Sanza Tabwa - Sculpture - Kankobele - Tabwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo - Congo (No reserve price)

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Sanza Tabwa, also called Kankobele, is an unsigned wooden five-tine lamellophone from Congo, made by the Tabwa and featuring an anthropomorphic head and a stand.

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Anthropomorphic Sanza Kankobele of the Tabwa from the southeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the western shores of Lake Tanganyika.
This five-lamella lamellophone, made from dense monoxyl wood, is topped by a human head with a long neck. The table flares out in a skirt-like shape. Gripping traces on the lower edge of the table.
Beautiful dark patina with red hues. Dense wood, iron.
20 x 11.5 x 3 cm. Sold with its base.

Shipping to France and the EU only.

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Anthropomorphic Sanza Kankobele of the Tabwa from the southeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the western shores of Lake Tanganyika.
This five-lamella lamellophone, made from dense monoxyl wood, is topped by a human head with a long neck. The table flares out in a skirt-like shape. Gripping traces on the lower edge of the table.
Beautiful dark patina with red hues. Dense wood, iron.
20 x 11.5 x 3 cm. Sold with its base.

Shipping to France and the EU only.

Translated Show original

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Sanza Tabwa
Country of origin
Congo
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Tabwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Title of artwork
Sanza Tabwa
Signature
Not signed
Indigenous object name
Kankobele
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
3 cm
Sold by
geco
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Objects sold
100%
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Reviews
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