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152 - Prestigious cowrie shell necklace Kuba culture, Kuba Kingdom…
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Prestigious cowrie shell necklace Kuba culture, Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo Materials: Plant fibres, cowries (Cypraea moneta) and pearls. Provenance: Former European collection. Dimensions : Diam. 30cm. Remarkable for its elegant circular design and the richness of its decoration, this prestigious necklace testifies to the refinement of the courtly arts developed in the Kuba kingdom. Kuba kingdom. The composition is punctuated by a dense pattern of carefully assembled cowries, The delicate black and white beading highlights the contours of the piece. Long associated with wealth, power and trade, cowrie shells played an essential role in were an essential part of Central African society. Their accumulation gives the piece a strong symbolic dimension, while creating a particularly attractive visual effect. effect. The patina of the textile, the traces of use and the quality of the assembly bear witness to the age of this ornament. the age of this ornament. At once an object of prestige, a social marker and a decorative work of art, today, this necklace captivates by the balance of its composition, the finesse of its workmanship and the timeless elegance of its design. the timeless elegance of its materials. An emblematic piece of Kuba aesthetics, sought after for its decorative power and ethnographic interest.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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