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Superb "Yombe" olive from the DRC

Name: Superb 'Yombe' olive from the DRC
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: C3NJCWK7RR
Price: 2700 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Gerard Guardia

2.700 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 83330, LE CASTELLET, France

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"Olifant Yombé De La Rdc
Superb and rare carved and patinated wooden olifant YOMBE from the Democratic Republic of Congo
length 63cm
Small cracks to report and a small lack to the head of a snake
beautiful brown patina shaded and shiny in places
Representation of the elected chief in majesty chewing the root of muk'uisa which was given to him at the moment of his investiture
Wearing a hat like the large wigs worn by travelers in the 18th century
A necklace of pearls around his neck and another around his pelvis
He is sitting on an animal (lion or monkey?) and three men supporting the whole like Atlanteans
Underneath two snakes (one with a damaged head)
An interlacing of carved cowries finishing the base of the olifant
True small masterpiece of sculpture
Beautiful piece of collection
free shipping worldwide

Ref: C3NJCWK7RR

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