AFRIQUE, Congo, XXème siècle Red or twool blush box in brown wood in the shape of a half moon, decorated on three sides with geometric motifs imitating weaving, or with zig-zag or frieze of leaning triangles. The lid is decorated with the typical flared triglyph motif. Kuba tribe. 7.3 x 32.5 x 14.5 cm. The lid is veiled; wear and important missing parts, some woodworm damage. Provenance: Collected by a Frenchman in mining cooperation in the 1950s-1960s.
Estimate
€80 - €120
Result
€40
Buyer's premium
25%
AFRIQUE, Congo, XXème siècle
Red or twool blush box in brown wood in the shape of a half moon, decorated on three sides with geometric motifs imitating weaving, or with zig-zag or frieze of leaning triangles. The lid is decorated with the typical flared triglyph motif.
Kuba tribe.
7.3 x 32.5 x 14.5 cm.
The lid is veiled; wear and important missing parts, some woodworm damage.
Provenance:
Collected by a Frenchman in mining cooperation in the 1950s-1960s.
Sale
Tuesday 31 January 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris