Bouchon, Luba people, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Bouchon, Luba people, Democratic Republic of Congo

Name: Bouchon, Luba people, Democratic Republic of Congo
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: NDGHZ9MZAM
Price: 580 EUR
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580 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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Stopper featuring the bust of a probably female figure. The torso and arms are swaddled in old, worn fabric. The face is classical, with two protrusions above the nose. The head is surmounted by a cylindrical structure housing a cavity holding a magic charge, which is plugged with a brass nail.
Wood with a beautiful patina of use, fabrics, cracks and a few minor chips.
Height: 21 cm
First part of the 20th century
Luba people, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Provenance: Helmut (1931-2021) and Marianne Zimmer, Zurich.

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Luba - Baluba
Style	Tribal Art (African Usuels and Rituals items of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Usuels and Rituals items 20th century)
Country of origin	Congo
Height (cm)	21
Materials	Wood