Kuyu, république Démocratique du Congo.
Kebe-Keebe marrot head.
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 is half-open 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.
Live Friday 23 October 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 201

Kuyu, république Démocratique du Congo. Kebe-Keebe marrot head. 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 is half-open 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.

Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
Kuyu, république Démocratique du Congo. Kebe-Keebe marrot head. 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 is half-open 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.
Sale Friday 23 October 2020・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris