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Southern Congo Suku flycatcher
Provenance: Private collectio…
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275
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Southern Congo Suku flycatcher
Provenance: Private collectio…
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
Southern Congo Suku flycatcher
Provenance: Private collection, Belgium
Materials: Wood, plant fibres, hair
Height: 33 cm
Ceremonial flycatcher from the Suku culture, with a carved handle topped by an anthropomorphic figure
anthropomorphic figure and extended by a large bundle of fibres. This type of object was
associated with insignia of prestige and authority, and was used in rituals, at community meetings
or by figures of high status.
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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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