A large Sukuma articulated 'Ibinda'figure,
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wood, Tanzania. 154 cm high. These large articulated 'dancing' figures are part of the Sukuma dance societies, engaging in competitions against each other since the 19th century. On dance floors in the villages, the winners of these dance groups were venerated like 'pop stars' among the Sukuma. These dance societies include dancers, drummers, masks, snakes and these large dance figures made of wood. (VJ)
Provenance:
Ruth van Caelenbergh, Brussels.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
30.03.2022 - 16:30
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 4,500.-
A large Sukuma articulated 'Ibinda'figure,
wood, Tanzania. 154 cm high. These large articulated 'dancing' figures are part of the Sukuma dance societies, engaging in competitions against each other since the 19th century. On dance floors in the villages, the winners of these dance groups were venerated like 'pop stars' among the Sukuma. These dance societies include dancers, drummers, masks, snakes and these large dance figures made of wood. (VJ)
Provenance:
Ruth van Caelenbergh, Brussels.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Online auction |
Date: | 30.03.2022 - 16:30 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 24.03. - 30.03.2022 |