Headdress (1) Pende - Congo

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Dimitri André
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

Estimate  € 170 - € 210
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Dance headdress from Congo in textile and animal fur, attributed to the Pende people, dating to 1940–1950, 40 × 30 × 30 cm, in good used condition with signs of wear, provenance: private Belgian collection, sold with certificate of authenticity.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Ivory Coast dance headdress made of fabric and animal fur
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Very good condition
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Ivory Coast dance headdress made of fabric and animal fur
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Very good condition
Sold with certificate of authenticity

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Textile
Ethnic group/culture
Pende
Country of origin
Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Estimated period
1940-1950
Height
40 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
BelgiumVerified
8931
Objects sold
99.13%
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