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Pair of figures "eteti" - D. R. Congo, Sengele

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Pair of figures "eteti" - D. R. Congo, Sengele

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Description

wood, red pigment, copper, each with handwritten collection no. "FC7372", base

According to Felix, Sengele artists made commemorative figures known by the name of "eteti". These functioned as a couple and were placed on the tombs of prestigious people.
H: 37 cm & 41,5 cm, H: 14,6 inch & 16,3 inch

Provenance:
Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, Belgium ("FC7372")

Lit.: Felix, Marc Leo, Ritual Figures in Congo, Hong Kong 2018, p. 150
Continent: Africa

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Pair of figures "eteti" - D. R. Congo, Sengele

Name: Pair of figures \"eteti\" - D. R. Congo, Sengele
SKU: 174170609
Price: 5000 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €5,000 - €10,000

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