Milonda - Lunda / Chokwe - DR Congo

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Milonda, an original Lunda/Chokwe terracotta vessel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, 32 cm high, 24 cm wide and 19 cm deep, weighing 1.8 kg, with a lustrous black patina, incised geometric motifs and a traditional head-tube neck, used to serve beer or palm wine to village elders, provenance Collection privée, sold without a stand, in correct condition and authentic/original.

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Traditional Lunda/Chokwe pottery from the DRC.
- 32 x 24 x 19 cm.
Glossy black patina.
In fairly good condition, one chip on the rim of the lid.
Neck in the form of a traditional human head.
Decor of incised motifs, geometric friezes.
Called milonda, used to serve traditional beer or palm wine to the elders of the village.

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Traditional Lunda/Chokwe pottery from the DRC.
- 32 x 24 x 19 cm.
Glossy black patina.
In fairly good condition, one chip on the rim of the lid.
Neck in the form of a traditional human head.
Decor of incised motifs, geometric friezes.
Called milonda, used to serve traditional beer or palm wine to the elders of the village.

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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Lunda / Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Clay pottery
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Milonda
Height
32 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
19 cm
Weight
1.8 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
congo1971
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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Reviews
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