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198 - Taabwa (Tabwa) anthropomorphic comb Luba-Tabwa cultural comp…
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Taabwa (Tabwa) anthropomorphic comb Luba-Tabwa cultural complex, south-west of Lake Tanganyika, DRC Material: Wood with a beautiful honey-brown patina. Provenance: Private collection, Belgium. Dimensions: H. 17 cm. Elegant Taabwa ceremonial comb surmounted by a stylised female figure. the finesse of its execution and the delicacy of its proportions. The serene face with half-closed eyes, the long cylindrical neck and the narrow torso reflect the quest for formal harmony harmony that characterises the best works of the Luba-Tabwa complex. The upper part of the comb is enriched with engraved geometric motifs, while the teeth, preserved in full The upper part of the comb is enriched with engraved geometric motifs, while the teeth, preserved in their entirety, testify to the quality of the object's manufacture. The patina, acquired through repeated handling, highlights the grain of the wood and subtly the wood grain and subtly emphasises the volumes. Beyond its utilitarian function, this type of comb was a truly prestigious object, associated with finery, social identity and the ideal of feminine beauty. A refined piece in which sculptural elegance combines with the symbolic power of the arts of the Tanganyika region. Tanganyika region.
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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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