Tabwa statuette - 35 cm - Tabwa protective fetish - Tabwa - DR Congo
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Wooden Tabwa statuette from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, titled 'Statuette Tabwa - 35 CM', 35 cm high, 10 cm wide, 10 cm deep, 700 g, provenance private collection, with stand, in good condition with a head fissure and a missing foot, designated as FETICHE de protection tabwa, with a certificate from Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels) and current owner Jean Louis Viot.
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Exceptional Tabwa statuette
Very beautiful object
crack on the head and missing foot
Current owner: Jean Louis Viot
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)
No delivery before August 13
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateExceptional Tabwa statuette
Very beautiful object
crack on the head and missing foot
Current owner: Jean Louis Viot
Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)
No delivery before August 13
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Tabwa protective fetish
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Tabwa
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tabwa statuette - 35 cm
Height
35 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Weight
700 g
Provenance
Private collection
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