An exceptional cubistic Bembe figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Around 1900.
These statues represent bush spirits, used by the highest initiates of the Bembe secret society. This is a very early example of a Janus fetish. 26 cm high. Traces of polychrome. Wood.
Provenance:
Ex James Willis, San Francisco,
Collection Prof. Marc Franklin. (VJ)
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
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EUR 8.000,- do EUR 10.000,-
An exceptional cubistic Bembe figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Around 1900.
These statues represent bush spirits, used by the highest initiates of the Bembe secret society. This is a very early example of a Janus fetish. 26 cm high. Traces of polychrome. Wood.
Provenance:
Ex James Willis, San Francisco,
Collection Prof. Marc Franklin. (VJ)
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Datum: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
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