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Kuba, Fly-whisk

Description

Kuba
Fly-whisk

Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century
carved wood, hair, string
14 h x 2 dia in (36 x 5 cm)

This work is documented in the Van Rijn Archive of African Art (YVRA), Yale University Art Gallery, as object no. 0069789-01.

Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu | Private Collection, Los Angeles

This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Condition

Good condition with wear consistent with age, including a few short grain splits, abrasions, indentations and older hair losses. Small chip to the handle. Sold with attached base measuring 6 x 4 x 4 inches.

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Kuba, Fly-whisk

Lot 0143

Estimate $700-$900Apr 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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