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Ndibu anthropomorphic bell Kongo, Western Congo, Democratic …
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212
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Ndibu anthropomorphic bell Kongo, Western Congo, Democratic …
See original version (French)
Estimate €80 - €120
Voluntary lot
Description
Ndibu anthropomorphic bell
Kongo, Western Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo
Materials: Wood.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium
Dimensions: H. 22 cm.
This elegant Ndibu bell has a handle carved with a stylised female figure.
stylized female figure. The finely modelled head, the face with its delicate features and the openwork construction of the neck give the piece great visual lightness.
and the openwork construction of the neck. The beautiful patina underlines the
emblematic of Kongo art, where utilitarian objects were often invested with a symbolic
were often invested with a symbolic and aesthetic dimension.
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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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