A Fine Kongo Powder Flask
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Description
A very finely carved wooden container used to store gun powder, the exterior surface with delicately incised linear decoration throughout; fine, dark brown patina with wear indicative of use. Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The vessel measures 8.25 x 4 inches. Provenance: A Private New Jersey collection.
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Fair, well handled
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A Fine Kongo Powder Flask
Estimate $300 - $500
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