Mitsogho - DR Congo
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Mitsogho wood basket reliquary from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved and woven with two figures on the lid and exterior, 55 cm high, original/authentic and in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Origin: Gabon
Tribe name: Mitsogho
Material: Wood. Rattan
Dimension 55
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h open.
Structure and Composition
The object is composed of two main elements in carved and braided wood, forming a cohesive whole:
The receptacle (basket): This is a braided wicker structure, rounded in shape, serving as a receptacle. As you can see in the photos, the lid is removable, allowing access to the interior.
The carved figures: The object is topped by a carved head fixed to the lid and features a second figure, of a similar style, applied to the exterior body of the basket.
Technique and Materials: The faces are carved with fine, stylized features.
The style of the faces: The figures have heart-shaped faces, often associated with a serene and introspective expression. The eyes are represented by elongated slits under pronounced eyebrow arches.
Ritual elements: The interior view reveals the internal structure of the basket, confirming its function as a container.
These reliquaries occupied a central place in the spiritual life of the populations concerned, serving as an interface between the world of the living and that of the ancestors.
Origin: Gabon
Tribe name: Mitsogho
Material: Wood. Rattan
Dimension 55
Shipping method: Colissimo within 24-48h open.
Structure and Composition
The object is composed of two main elements in carved and braided wood, forming a cohesive whole:
The receptacle (basket): This is a braided wicker structure, rounded in shape, serving as a receptacle. As you can see in the photos, the lid is removable, allowing access to the interior.
The carved figures: The object is topped by a carved head fixed to the lid and features a second figure, of a similar style, applied to the exterior body of the basket.
Technique and Materials: The faces are carved with fine, stylized features.
The style of the faces: The figures have heart-shaped faces, often associated with a serene and introspective expression. The eyes are represented by elongated slits under pronounced eyebrow arches.
Ritual elements: The interior view reveals the internal structure of the basket, confirming its function as a container.
These reliquaries occupied a central place in the spiritual life of the populations concerned, serving as an interface between the world of the living and that of the ancestors.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Mitsogho
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
55 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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