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643 - Mangbetu hat, Mangbetu people, Democratic Republic of the Co…
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Estimate €500 - €1,500
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Mangbetu hat, Mangbetu people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century Basketry and feathers. Dimensions: 28 x 12 cm. A traditional African headdress made of plaited plant fibre and embellished with feathers, forming part of the material culture of the Mangbetu people. The piece exemplifies a form of personal adornment and ceremonial representation, in which the elegance of the form, the lightness of the materials and the symbolic value of the ornament combine to create an object of remarkable ethnographic and decorative power. It stands out for the simplicity of its structure, the rich texture of the basketry, and the refined contrast provided by the feathers, within a tradition particularly valued for the formal and aesthetic uniqueness of its creations. Item held in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export licence from the country of origin may be required.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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