PENDE divination fetishes - Galukoji - - DR Congo

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This set of three Pende divination fetishes, titled “Fétiches de divination PENDE - Galukoji -”, originates from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dates to the late 19th century and comes from a private collection.

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- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: PENDE
- Material: Bamboo/Reed - Plant fibers - Wood - Feathers
- Dimensions (in mm): A: 275X90X70 - B: 420x110x168 - C: 280x80x135
- Weight (in grams): A: 421g - B: 552g - C: 367g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Heavy encrustations on their surfaces from divination ceremonies (poultry blood).

IMPORTANT FOR U.S. BIDDERS
- Due to the significant restrictions imposed by U.S. Customs on imports (high customs fees for both the sender and the recipient, as well as extensive administrative paperwork), I regret to inform potential bidders from the United States that I will no longer be able to ship items purchased at auction to them.
Thank you to our American friends for refraining from bidding on my items until relations between our governments return to normal.

- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Tribe name: PENDE
- Material: Bamboo/Reed - Plant fibers - Wood - Feathers
- Dimensions (in mm): A: 275X90X70 - B: 420x110x168 - C: 280x80x135
- Weight (in grams): A: 421g - B: 552g - C: 367g
- Shipping method: Colissimo + Insurance

Heavy encrustations on their surfaces from divination ceremonies (poultry blood).

IMPORTANT FOR U.S. BIDDERS
- Due to the significant restrictions imposed by U.S. Customs on imports (high customs fees for both the sender and the recipient, as well as extensive administrative paperwork), I regret to inform potential bidders from the United States that I will no longer be able to ship items purchased at auction to them.
Thank you to our American friends for refraining from bidding on my items until relations between our governments return to normal.

Details

Number of objects
3
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Bamboo/Reeds - Plant fibers - Wood - Feathers
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
PENDE divination fetishes - Galukoji -
Height
40 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
16 cm
Weight
1339 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
287
Objects sold
100%
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