Rare and spectacular Tabwa reliquary from the DRC

Rare and spectacular Tabwa reliquary from the DRC

Name: Rare and spectacular Tabwa reliquary from the DRC
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: I32Y45SP2Y
Price: 3500 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery gerard guardia

3.500 €

Century 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 83330, LE CASTELLET, France

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Spectacular and rare Tabwa reliquary figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Height 70cm plus wooden base
Crusty and shiny patina in places
Numerous nails planted with grey magic such as monkey skull, goat horns, bone, glass bottle, shell, fabrics and others unidentified
eroded and formerly consolidated base
Threatening head with mirrored eyes
Missing the spear and holding an axe with the other hand
Rare piece not to be put in a child's room
well protected free shipping for the European Union
350 euros for the International
Provenance; Parisian collection

Ref: I32Y45SP2Y

Additional Information

Style	Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
Ethnic group	Tabwa - Batabwa
Century	20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
Materials