A very old buffalo horn with delicate, finely engraved decoration, a witness to another age, reminiscent of the emblematic scarification marks used in these regions. Bembe, 19th century, Republic of Congo Horn, metal, wear and superb old oxidation and patina. Length: 25cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection, acquired in Mouyondzi
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
A very old buffalo horn with delicate, finely engraved decoration, a witness to another age, reminiscent of the emblematic scarification marks used in these regions.
Bembe, 19th century, Republic of Congo
Horn, metal, wear and superb old oxidation and patina.
Length: 25cm
Provenance:
Jacques Viault Collection, acquired in Mouyondzi
Sale
Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris