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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba culture, northern st…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba culture, northern st…
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
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Description
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba culture, northern style Ancestor statuette Late 19th – first half of the 20th century Made of wood with a nuanced brown patina, carved and polished, depicting a standing man with his arms at his sides, resting on a circular base carved with toes, the face featuring incisions for scarification and topped with a sophisticated headdress H. 55 cm Provenance: > German collection, collected in situ in the 1940s–1950s
> Collection of Mrs A., Salzburg (Austria)
> French collection
Condition report: Smoothed by use
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About the sale
Archaeology • Ancient & Modern Art • African & Asian Art • Decorative Arts
Auction location
Auction time
06/27/2026 at 10:30 AM
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