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91 - Tshokwe (Chokwe) figure, Angola Material: Wood with a worn p…
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Estimate €400 - €600
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Tshokwe (Chokwe) figure, Angola Material: Wood with a worn patina. 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. 27 cm. Atypical male figure attributed to the Tshokwe of Angola, characterised by a sober, archaic sculpture. archaic sculpture. The face with its large almond-shaped eyes, the compact body and the frontal posture give it a singular presence. give it a singular presence. The head, which is hollowed out at the top, is an unusual detail which reinforces the enigmatic character of this work. Through its deliberately refined treatment and its antique patina, this figure stands out from the most classical Tshokwe productions tshokwe productions and bears witness to a particularly original sculptural expression.
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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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