Head - Lengola - DR Congo
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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This Lengola head from the Democratic Republic of the Congo dates to the mid-20th century, measures 31 cm high, has well-preserved polychromy and comes from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Rare origin Lengola head. It could come from a large statue of which only the head has been preserved.
Well-preserved polychromy.
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Based in Belgium, our expertise and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museums.
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Height is provided as an indication and does not bind the seller to any possible variance.
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Rare origin Lengola head. It could come from a large statue of which only the head has been preserved.
Well-preserved polychromy.
Presentation of our expertise house
Based in Belgium, our expertise and sales house specializes in African and ethnographic art. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with an almost 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, estates, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with many sales offered without reserve prices.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museums.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided as an indication and does not bind the seller to any possible variance.
Shipping insured within 24h, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Head
Ethnic group/ culture
Lengola
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
31 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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