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An early Luena 'kaponya' figure with copper eyes.


An early Luena 'kaponya' figure with copper eyes. - Mimoevropské a domorodé umění

Angola, Zambia. Wood. 39 cm. Around 1900. These figures are associated with female initiation, the young women's hair shaven on the sides and plated in a helmetlike bun. She then receives her scarification and leaves the family house. These figures were not made for the initiation period but may have a connection to honoring female ancestors for a diviner's tutelary spirits. (VJ)

Provenance:
Important French collection.

Expert: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

04.10.2021 - 15:13

Odhadní cena:
EUR 4.500,- do EUR 5.000,-
Vyvolávací cena:
EUR 4.000,-

An early Luena 'kaponya' figure with copper eyes.


Angola, Zambia. Wood. 39 cm. Around 1900. These figures are associated with female initiation, the young women's hair shaven on the sides and plated in a helmetlike bun. She then receives her scarification and leaves the family house. These figures were not made for the initiation period but may have a connection to honoring female ancestors for a diviner's tutelary spirits. (VJ)

Provenance:
Important French collection.

Expert: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Aukce: Mimoevropské a domorodé umění
Typ aukce: Online aukce
Datum: 04.10.2021 - 15:13
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Prohlídka: 29.09. - 04.10.2021