Kuyu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Kebe-Kebe marrot head made of light wood. The face is surmounted by a high striated headdress, decorated with a flattened rhombus in the shape of lips. The neck is ringed, the mouth ajar on carved teeth. Polychromy on a natural background in white, red and black. The tarnished colours attest to the age of the object. H. : 42 cm. Cracks and small lacks.
Estimate
€700 - €1,100
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
Kuyu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kebe-Kebe marrot head made of light wood.
The face is surmounted by a high striated headdress, decorated with a flattened rhombus in the shape of lips. The neck is ringed, the mouth ajar on carved teeth.
Polychromy on a natural background in white, red and black. The tarnished colours attest to the age of the object.
H. : 42 cm.
Cracks and small lacks.
Sale
Sunday 26 April 2020・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
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7, rue Drouot
75009 Paris