A beautiful ritual rattle from the Bakhimba secret society, representing the Thafu Malwangu spirit and depicting two figures back to back. Kongo / Sundi, Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, old wear, beautiful patina. H. 36 cm Provenance : - Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris - Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 113
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A beautiful ritual rattle from the Bakhimba secret society, representing the Thafu Malwangu spirit and depicting two figures back to back. Kongo / Sundi, Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, old wear, beautiful patina. H. 36 cm Provenance : - Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris - Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 113

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€1,500 - €2,500
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€1,040
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30%
A beautiful ritual rattle from the Bakhimba secret society, representing the Thafu Malwangu spirit and depicting two figures back to back. Kongo / Sundi, Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, old wear, beautiful patina. H. 36 cm Provenance : - Sam and Lilette Szafran Collection, Paris - Giquello, Paris, December 17, 2021, no. 113
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