Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo: A beautiful old ivory trumpet with face.
A side-blown trumpet made of visibly very old ivory. With an oval mouthpiece on the inside, a charming face in relief on the thickened external body, and a hole for a carrying cord underneath. The external surfaces of the instrument are decorated with typical tribal motifs of geometric dots of the Lega, a tribe living in eastern Congo.
A beautiful object with very old, red-brown patina. Excellent condition, no damage.
19th century; L: 29 cm. (ME) ASA
Provenance: German Private Collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
26.05.2015 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 2,375.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 1,200.- to EUR 1,800.-
Lega, Democratic Republic of Congo: A beautiful old ivory trumpet with face.
A side-blown trumpet made of visibly very old ivory. With an oval mouthpiece on the inside, a charming face in relief on the thickened external body, and a hole for a carrying cord underneath. The external surfaces of the instrument are decorated with typical tribal motifs of geometric dots of the Lega, a tribe living in eastern Congo.
A beautiful object with very old, red-brown patina. Excellent condition, no damage.
19th century; L: 29 cm. (ME) ASA
Provenance: German Private Collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Tribal Art |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 26.05.2015 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 20.05. - 26.05.2015 |
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