Figure - Bakongo - Congo (No reserve price)

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Julien Gauthier
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A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.

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Lovely and rare small wooden Bakongo fetish rifle from Congo, dating circa 1930–1940, with dimensions 50 cm (depth) x 7 cm (height) x 3 cm (width), provenance Belgian private collection, not sold with stand, in good condition with some wear and age marks, certificate of authenticity included.

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Beautiful and rare small Bakongo fetish rifle made of wood
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Beautiful and rare small Bakongo fetish rifle made of wood
Provenance: Private Belgian collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Congo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Bakongo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
50 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8734
Objects sold
98.67%
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