Ritual figure - Bembe - DR Congo
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Ritual figure of the Bembe people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, 20 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weighs 1 g, in good condition, authentic/original, from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Beautiful figure depicting a kneeling drummer. It is an atypical piece within the general corpus of Bembe art, among which one mainly finds biteki-type statuettes.
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Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. As a leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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Beautiful figure depicting a kneeling drummer. It is an atypical piece within the general corpus of Bembe art, among which one mainly finds biteki-type statuettes.
Overview of our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. As a leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Ritual figure
Ethnic group/ culture
Bembe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
20 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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