A great Singiti Hemba figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century.
This cubistic head is emphasized to show the source of knowledge, essential for an important chief. These figures were commissioned by high ranking chiefs to show the lineage to the collective ancestral history. Like many of the famaous Hemba ancestor figures, these regal figures are regarded as a paragon of classical African art. Wood. 68 cm high.
Provenance:
Collected in the field by Joseph Christiaens before 1970. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 30,000.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 14,000.- to EUR 18,000.-
A great Singiti Hemba figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century.
This cubistic head is emphasized to show the source of knowledge, essential for an important chief. These figures were commissioned by high ranking chiefs to show the lineage to the collective ancestral history. Like many of the famaous Hemba ancestor figures, these regal figures are regarded as a paragon of classical African art. Wood. 68 cm high.
Provenance:
Collected in the field by Joseph Christiaens before 1970. (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 |
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