Prestige box - Kuba - DR Congo
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Boîte de prestige is a wooden head-shaped box from the Kuba culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, provenance Collection privée, height 21 cm, width 1 cm, depth 1 cm, weight 1 g, in excellent condition, authentic/original.
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Wooden head-shaped box, known within the Kuba kingdom. Kuba carvings have been very prolific, producing many types of objects that provide a medium for their artistic expression.
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Wooden head-shaped box, known within the Kuba kingdom. Kuba carvings have been very prolific, producing many types of objects that provide a medium for their artistic expression.
About our appraisal house
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house specializes in African art and ethnography. 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, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with private individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipping 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
Prestige box
Ethnic group/ culture
Kuba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
21 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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