African Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art from Congo, 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue - Congo Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 15x30cm H:62cm
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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'Mbole' knee-shaped coin - Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 20th.
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About the Item
Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency
Measure : 25x13cm H:45cm
Ø 23cm
Materials and Techniques: Copper
Place of Origin: Congo
Period: Early 20th Century
A stylistic distillation of this Mbole coin, a perfect example of its hollowed-out circular form,rhythmed by an open axis at its apex. Its patina, seemingly hammered by use, attests tothe numerous exchanges in which it was involved. Private collection.In very good condition.
Bronze sculpture of a ring, hollowed out and truncated by part of its circumference. On a custom-made stand.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor Losses :See Photo.
- Seller Location:Linkebeek, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10003248127282
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