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Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe

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Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe: wood, shiny dark brown patina, in the shape of an arm- and legless figure with fine carved coiffure, circular mouthpiece, drilled hole for support, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base; when hun

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Chokwe Mask: African Art Chokwe Mask is from DR Congo. The dimension is 9 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International forei

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Songye Figure from DR Congo - African Tribal Art Sculpture: Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 20.25" Width: 5.25" Depth: 5.25" Weight: 4.75 lbs A standing Songye figure with a large animal horn on top of its head. It has been wrapped with raf

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Ancestor statue of DR Congo: Title: Ancestor statue of DR Congo Additional Information: Ancestor statue of DR Congo. It was used to honor the ancestor. It was kept in the chief's hut and used during special ceremonies and rites.

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wood, shiny brown patina, in the shape of an arm- and legless figure with elaborate carved coiffure, circular mouthpiece, drilled hole for support, min. dam., small missing part (coiffure), slight traces of abrasion, base;
when hunting the Chokwe use a whistle to communicate with their companions and to call the dogs.
H: 6,5 cm, H: 2,6 inch
Provenance:
Yann Ferrandin, Paris, France
Portuguese Private Collection
Lit.: Brincard, Marie-Therese, Sounding forms, Washington D.C. 1989, p. 169, ill. 137
Continent: Africa

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Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe

Name: Flute - D. R. Congo, Chokwe
SKU: 34922366
Price: 3000 EUR
Availability: InStock

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