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228 - Likembe / Cisanji Chokwe (Tshokwe) Angola Materials: Wood an…
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Estimate €50 - €80
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Likembe / Cisanji Chokwe (Tshokwe) Angola Materials: Wood and wrought iron. Provenance: Former Belgian collection. Dimensions: H. 26 cm. Ancient Chokwe lamellophone, known as cisanji or tyitanzi, consisting of a wooden wooden resonance box to which fine metal strips of varying lengths are attached. variable lengths. Played with the thumbs, this instrument produced soft, repetitive sounds to accompany songs, stories and ceremonies. The example on display is striking for its intact authenticity. The hand-forged slats have retained their original arrangement, while the resonance board has a deep patina of use marked by decades of handling. Traces of wear and tear oxidation of the metal and marks carved into the wood bear witness to a long life in its cultural in its cultural context. In addition to its musical function, the cisanji played an important role in the oral memory and traditions. Its presence evokes a whole universe of performances, stories and sociability specific to the Chokwe people of Angola. As a musical, ethnographic and sculptural object, this ancient lamellophone is a particularly evocative testimony to the sound arts in Angola. evocative testimony to the sound arts of Central Africa.
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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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