An imposing and old pendant whistle decorated with a beautiful head topped with two carved pins that served as a handle to the whistle.

Tchokwe, Angola

Wood, relic of ochre pigment, beautiful patina of use.

H. 12 cm



Provenance :

Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection.



Exhibition and publication :

Pierre Bergé & Associés sale of June 13, 2010, lot 290.
Live Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 23

An imposing and old pendant whistle decorated with a beautiful head topped with two carved pins that served as a handle to the whistle. Tchokwe, Angola Wood, relic of ochre pigment, beautiful patina of use. H. 12 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection. Exhibition and publication : Pierre Bergé & Associés sale of June 13, 2010, lot 290.

Estimate
€350 - €500
Result
€3,584
Buyer's premium
28%
An imposing and old pendant whistle decorated with a beautiful head topped with two carved pins that served as a handle to the whistle. Tchokwe, Angola Wood, relic of ochre pigment, beautiful patina of use. H. 12 cm Provenance : Anne and Jacques Kerchache Collection. Exhibition and publication : Pierre Bergé & Associés sale of June 13, 2010, lot 290.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris