Lot 0279

Seated figure with jug, before 1920 - D. R. Congo, Congo-Yombe or Vili

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Seated figure with jug, before 1920 - D. R. Congo, Congo-Yombe or Vili

Item Details

Description

light wood, porcelain,

The figure was once part of an ensemble, possibly a large ceremonial drum, as depicted in LaGamma (2015, p. 80, fig. 45).
H: 16,5 cm, H: 6,5 inch

Lit.: LaGamma, Alisa, Kongo, Power and Majesty, New York 2015
Continent: Africa

Condition

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Seated figure with jug, before 1920 - D. R. Congo, Congo-Yombe or Vili

Name: Seated figure with jug, before 1920 - D. R. Congo, Congo-Yombe or Vili
SKU: 174170620
Price: 600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €600 - €1,200

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