A fragment of an anthropomorphic vase (upper part and neck) depicting a beautiful head with a flared hairstyle emblematic of Mangbetu women and arts.
Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Terra cotta, significant missing parts and small visible chips.
Height: 16.5cm

Provenance: Musée Ribauri, Lasne
Musée Ribauri, Lasne
Jef van der Straete, Lasne/Brussels
Private collection, Belgium
Live Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 183

A fragment of an anthropomorphic vase (upper part and neck) depicting a beautiful head with a flared hairstyle emblematic of Mangbetu women and arts. Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo Terra cotta, significant missing parts and small visible chips. Height: 16.5cm Provenance: Musée Ribauri, Lasne Musée Ribauri, Lasne Jef van der Straete, Lasne/Brussels Private collection, Belgium

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€1,430
Buyer's premium
30%
A fragment of an anthropomorphic vase (upper part and neck) depicting a beautiful head with a flared hairstyle emblematic of Mangbetu women and arts. Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo Terra cotta, significant missing parts and small visible chips. Height: 16.5cm Provenance: Musée Ribauri, Lasne Musée Ribauri, Lasne Jef van der Straete, Lasne/Brussels Private collection, Belgium
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