Mangbetu Tumburu hairpin, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ivory. 19th century. The aristocratic women of the Mangbetu wore elaborate reed-reinforced coiffures on elongated heads. Following a tradition of shaping their skulls by gentle pressure.
Provenance:
Collection, New York, USA. (VJ) ASA
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Odhadní cena:
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EUR 1.000,- do EUR 1.400,-
Mangbetu Tumburu hairpin, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ivory. 19th century. The aristocratic women of the Mangbetu wore elaborate reed-reinforced coiffures on elongated heads. Following a tradition of shaping their skulls by gentle pressure.
Provenance:
Collection, New York, USA. (VJ) ASA
Expert: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Aukce: | Source - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
Typ aukce: | Salónní aukce |
Datum: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
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Prohlídka: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |