Metoko post (45 centimeters) - Metoko statuette - metoko - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)

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Poteau Metoko (45 CM) from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Metoko people; provenance: private collection, later French collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT), ex private French collection.

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small pole Metoko

Second part of the 20th.

Sold with presentation stand.

French Collection (Mr. Jean Louis VIOT), formerly a private French collection.

Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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small pole Metoko

Second part of the 20th.

Sold with presentation stand.

French Collection (Mr. Jean Louis VIOT), formerly a private French collection.

Certificate from the Gallery of the Dominicans (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Metoko statuette
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
metoko
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Metoko post (45 centimeters)
Height
45 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Weight
400 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
1962
Objects sold
100%
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