Kuyu, République Démocratique du Congo Lightweight wooden Kebe-Kebe hammer head. 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. Height: 42 cm. Cracks and small lacks. Lightweight wooden marotte head, polychrome on natural background in white, red and black. Height: 16.5 in.
Estimate
€700 - €1,100
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
Kuyu, République Démocratique du Congo
Lightweight wooden Kebe-Kebe hammer head.
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.
Height: 42 cm.
Cracks and small lacks.
Lightweight wooden marotte head, polychrome on natural background in white, red and black.
Height: 16.5 in.
Sale
Friday 26 June 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris