Lot No. 45


A large Sukuma articulated 'Ibinda'figure,


A large Sukuma articulated 'Ibinda'figure, - Tribal Art

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:
EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Starting bid:
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

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