Yombe - 210233 - OLD Tribal used African Yombe statue - Congo. - Sold
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- Description
- Yombe
| Type of artwork | Ethnographic art |
| Period | 1900 to 1944 |
| Technique | Wood |
| Style | African |
| Subject | Figure |
| Dimensions | 33 x 14 x 12 cm (h x w x d) |
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Antique Tribal used Finely crafted african figure from the Yombe, Congo.
This type of figure has protecting function.
Hand carved from a single piece of wood.
Height: 33 cm.
Taxatiewaarde: 225 - 250 euro.
This figure is from the Yombe tribe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.It is carved from hard heavy wood.The object has a nice patina.Figures of the Yombe are one of the most recognizable carvings found in African art.These figurines were mainly constructed by women trying to evoke spirits of fertility in hopes of giving birth,or to keep an young infant healthy. These figures were usually displayed in shrines to evoke the spirits.
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| Condition | Very good | ||||||||||
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| Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Hengelo, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
| Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
| Price | Up to 5 kg.
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| Extra | Send by regular mail for maximum € 5,- at your own risk | ||||||||||
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