Neck rest with caryatids. - Luba Shankadi - DR Congo
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Appuie-nuque à cariatides, an original Luba Shankadi neck-rest from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, from a private collection.
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Headrest from the Luba people in the Congo. We find a highly sought-after typology: that of the Shankadi style of the master of the so-called cascade headdresses. Two caryatids face each other, holding each other by the arms. The headdresses are finely carved. This type of neck support ranks among the finest examples of Luba art and such objects.
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Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference 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 private individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
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Headrest from the Luba people in the Congo. We find a highly sought-after typology: that of the Shankadi style of the master of the so-called cascade headdresses. Two caryatids face each other, holding each other by the arms. The headdresses are finely carved. This type of neck support ranks among the finest examples of Luba art and such objects.
Presentation of our house of expertise
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference 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 private individuals and families in Belgium and in neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve prices.
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 packing, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Neck rest with caryatids.
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba Shankadi
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
6 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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