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Repoussé copper plaque depicting an African girl with hair braided into ringlets

Dimensions copper plaque: 26 cm x 19 cm, 330 g
Dimensions frame: 37 cm x 31 cm, 870 g

Signed Jean Mwangala, 1981

Jean Mwangala, born April 7, 1948 in Fungurume (DRC). He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Lubumbashi and specialized in copper work, notably repoussé copper pieces and in-the-round sculptures.

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Plaque en cuivre repoussé représentant une fillette africaine aux cheveux tressés en rondelles

Dimensions plaque de cuivre: 26 cm x 19 cm, 330g
Dimensions cadre : 37 cm x 31 cm, 870g 

Signée Jean Mwangala, 1981

Jean Mwangala, né le 7 avril 1948 à Fungurume (RDC). Il a étudié à l’Académie des Beaux-Arts de Lubumbashi et s’est spécialisé dans le travail du cuivre, notamment les œuvres en cuivre repoussé et en ronde-bosse.

https://galeriedialogues.org/mwangala-jean/

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Repoussé copper - African girl with hair braided into circular patterns. - Jean Mwangala - DR Congo

Late 20th century - Excellent condition

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Copper repoussé plaque titled 'Cuivre repoussé - Fillette africaine aux cheveux tressés en rondelles' by Jean Mwangala from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the late 20th century, provenance private collection with excellent condition and original authenticity, plaque 26 cm × 19 cm (330 g) and frame 37 cm × 31 cm (870 g).

Repoussé copper - African girl with hair braided into circular patterns. - Jean Mwangala - DR Congo

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