Ancestor figure - Ubangi region - Congo

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€ 222
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Julien Gauthier
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Selected by Julien Gauthier

A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 650 - € 800
FR
€222
DE
€100

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Wooden statue from the Ubangi river region in the Congo, about 50 cm high, with a black surface and a glass bead necklace, dating to 1930–1950 and in good condition with small signs of aging, provenance from a Munich dealer's African and Oceanic arts collection.

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Description from the seller

a very fine and highly expressive statue with abstract features, most likely from the Ubangi river region of the Congo.
The statue is made of hardwood with a black surface and adorned with a glass bead necklace.
From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 50cm



a very fine and highly expressive statue with abstract features, most likely from the Ubangi river region of the Congo.
The statue is made of hardwood with a black surface and adorned with a glass bead necklace.
From the former collection of a renown dealer in African and Oceanic arts from Munich, Germany (provenance will be provided to the buyer).

Height approx. 50cm



Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Ubangi river region
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Ethnic group/culture
Ubangi region
Height
50 cm
Width
0 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1930-1940, 1940-1950
AustriaVerified
245
Objects sold
100%
Private

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