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KASENGOSENGO WHISTLE Chokwe, Angola
Materials: Wood.
See original version (French)
197
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KASENGOSENGO WHISTLE Chokwe, Angola
Materials: Wood.
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
KASENGOSENGO WHISTLE Chokwe, Angola
Materials: Wood.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium.
Dimensions: H. 11 cm.
This kasengosengo whistle presents a particularly refined anthropomorphic representation
headdress sculpted in superimposed registers, a distinctive mark of the Chokwe aesthetic.
Chokwe aesthetic. The face, with its half-closed eyes, is treated with great delicacy and exudes an expression of calm and dignity.
an expression of calm and dignity that contrasts with the geometric sobriety of the body.
The harmonious proportions, the finely engraved details and the beautiful antique patina
testify to the skill of the Chokwe sculptors, reputed to be among the most accomplished in
in Central Africa. Used at gatherings, ceremonies and in a variety of communication
communication contexts, these whistles went beyond their simple utilitarian function to become
to become truly prestigious objects. Today, this piece stands out for its formal elegance
quality of execution and the subtle balance it strikes between naturalism and stylization.
stylisation.
See original version (French)
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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
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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