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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon
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TABWA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Anthropomorphic Kank…
See original version (French)
246
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TABWA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Anthropomorphic Kank…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
TABWA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
Anthropomorphic Kankobe sanza in dense monoxyle wood with five iron tongues. Beautiful dark patina with red highlights. This lamellophone, from the Tabwas of south-eastern DRC and the western shores of Lake Tanganyika, is topped with a long-necked human head. The table flares out to form a skirt. With its base.
Mid 20th century
H. 20 cm- W. 11.5 cm- D. 3 cm
Traces of gripping on the bottom of the table.
See original version (French)
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