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
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Estimate:
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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 |