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Azande Mangbetu headrest

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Description

Important appui-nuque réceptacle. Le couvercle forme le cintre et évoque un visage anthropozoomorphe stylisé, peut être les yeux d'un animal nocturne. Ecorce, bois, fibres végétales tressées. Ancienne patine d'usage.
Azandé Mangbetu, République Démocratique du Congo.
27x30,5 cm
Bibliographie : "La tête dans les étoiles" Pierre Loos, Thomas Bayet et Sophie Caltaux; Bruxelles 2012, page 35 pour une œuvre proche provenant de l'ancienne collection Berend Hoekstra.

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Azande Mangbetu headrest

Name: Azande Mangbetu headrest
SKU: 56597162
Price: 2250 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €2,000 - €4,000

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