BEMBE Doll - BEMBE - Congo (No reserve price)

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Poupée BEMBE, a fabric reliquary doll from Congo, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Collection privée, dimensions 47 cm high by 29 cm wide by 14 cm deep, weight 770 g, in good condition.

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The funeral rites of the Kingoyi district include the use of Niombo reliquary dolls created by the Bwende. These niombo are in fact fabric sarcophagi designed to house the remains of prestigious chiefs. During funeral ceremonies, these large dolls were carried on stretchers.

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Dimensions: Height: 45 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Weight: 1669 g

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The funeral rites of the Kingoyi district include the use of Niombo reliquary dolls created by the Bwende. These niombo are in fact fabric sarcophagi designed to house the remains of prestigious chiefs. During funeral ceremonies, these large dolls were carried on stretchers.

Tags: object, cubism, collection, mask, statue, sculpture, figurine, art, primitive, traditional, tribal, USA, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and others.

Dimensions: Height: 45 cm
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 16 cm
Weight: 1669 g

Shipping within 24 hours as soon as we have received your payment.
The package well padded and secured. You will also have the tracking code for the relevant parcel.
We ship packages worldwide.

Details

Indigenous object name
BEMBE
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Fabrics
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
BEMBE Doll
Height
47 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
14 cm
Weight
770 g
Provenance
Private collection
Belgium
66
Objects sold
Private

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