Lot No. 74


An exceptional cubistic Bembe figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Around 1900.


An exceptional cubistic Bembe figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Around 1900. - Tribal Art

These statues represent bush spirits, used by the highest initiates of the Bembe secret society. This is a very early example of a Janus fetish. 26 cm high. Traces of polychrome. Wood.

Provenance:
Ex James Willis, San Francisco,
Collection Prof. Marc Franklin. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 8,000.- to EUR 10,000.-

An exceptional cubistic Bembe figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Around 1900.


These statues represent bush spirits, used by the highest initiates of the Bembe secret society. This is a very early example of a Janus fetish. 26 cm high. Traces of polychrome. Wood.

Provenance:
Ex James Willis, San Francisco,
Collection Prof. Marc Franklin. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017