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81 - Tshokwe (Chokwe) male figure, Angola / D.R. Congo
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Tshokwe (Chokwe) male figure, Angola / D.R. Congo Materials: Wood with beautiful patina Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Former collection of Edmond Verfaillie (1892-1962), a personality associated with the major Belgian companies companies operating in the Belgian Congo under Belgian state administration, notably Forminière and Union Minière. Forminière and Union Minière. Preserved by family descent. This ancient provenance is part of a particularly coherent and well-documented collection. Dimensions: H. 34 cm. A male figure displaying the classic canons of Tshokwe statuary: a thin face with half-closed eyes half-closed eyes, prominent chin and carefully sculpted hairstyle. The wide-brimmed hat is a remarkable is a remarkable attribute, evoking the influence of colonial contacts and the emergence of new and the emergence of new figures of prestige within Central African societies. The slender silhouette, animated by a slight bending of the legs, gives the ensemble an elegant and expressive presence. expressive presence. The ancient patina bears witness to a long period of conservation and reinforces the authentic character of this sculpture, at the crossroads of local traditions and the historical historical transformations of the Tshokwe world during the XXᵉ century.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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