Chokwe, Angola, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo: A ‘sanza’ or ‘thumb piano’ musical instrument, decorated on both sides with a Chokwe face.
Chokwe, Angola, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo: A ‘sanza’ or ‘thumb piano’ musical instrument, decorated on both sides with a Chokwe face.
A musical instrument, called ‘sanza’, which one ‘plays’ by plucking the ends of the 14 iron ‘tongues’ with the thumbs. These ‘tongues’ are attached to a metal frame atop a board. The board, made of hard wood and coloured in brown, is decorated on the front and back, each with a typical, rhomb-shaped Chokwe face in openwork relief. In addition, linear hatchings and borders on both sides. A beautiful work with good patina. No damage. First half of the 20th century; dimensions: 27 cm x 26.5 cm. (ME)
Lit.: ‘Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture’ by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 530.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
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Chokwe, Angola, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo: A ‘sanza’ or ‘thumb piano’ musical instrument, decorated on both sides with a Chokwe face.
A musical instrument, called ‘sanza’, which one ‘plays’ by plucking the ends of the 14 iron ‘tongues’ with the thumbs. These ‘tongues’ are attached to a metal frame atop a board. The board, made of hard wood and coloured in brown, is decorated on the front and back, each with a typical, rhomb-shaped Chokwe face in openwork relief. In addition, linear hatchings and borders on both sides. A beautiful work with good patina. No damage. First half of the 20th century; dimensions: 27 cm x 26.5 cm. (ME)
Lit.: ‘Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture’ by K.-F. Schädler, ill. p. 530.
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |