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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye cultural area, wher…
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Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye cultural area, wher…
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Estimate €800 - €1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Songye cultural area, where Luba and Hemba traditions intermingle. Stool or caryatid seat, late 19th – early 20th century. Made of wood with a dark reddish-brown patina, featuring light-coloured marks in the recesses and incisions, depicting a female caryatid supporting a circular tray, her body covered in scarifications and wearing an ornate headdress
H. 19 cm Provenance: > Private collection
Bibliography: > Native Auctions, Brussels, 5 October 2019 – lot 64, comparable example
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