Stool – Wood – Ngombe – DR Congo

Description

Stylistic wooden Ngombe stool from DR Congo.
Stools become associated with the spirit of their owner and after the owner’s death are placed in a shrine as a means of communication between generations. Good condition with traces of tribal use.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Stool

Ethnic group:

Ngombe

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

18x35x11 cm

Weight:

500 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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Stool – Wood – Ngombe – DR Congo

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