Lotto No. 102


Mixed lot (2 items): Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two side-blown trumpets of the Mangbetu people, made of ivory.


Mixed lot (2 items): Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two side-blown trumpets of the Mangbetu people, made of ivory. - Tribal Art

1: An old side-blown trumpet of the Mangbetu people in northern Congo. With a smooth surface, an oval blow hole and a large, rhomb-shaped mouthpiece. A hole in the upper section (perhaps for hanging?) A beautiful piece with honey-coloured to brown patina and an old label below (on the inside!) indicating the year of purchase: '1904'. L: 68 cm.
2: A further large, old side-blown trumpet of the Mangbetu people. The surface of the instrument is decorated with a geometrical pattern of small dark dots. With a rhomb-shaped mouthpiece and blow hole. Pierced at the upper end. Some tears and cracks to the lower end (restoration required!) Below, on the inside, is the old label of a collection. A piece with yellowish, old patina and traces of usage. L.: 70 cm.
Both objects: Circa 1900. (ME) ASA

Provenance: Private collection, Holland.

Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465

erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at

24.03.2014 - 16:00

Prezzo realizzato: **
EUR 3.750,-
Stima:
EUR 4.000,- a EUR 5.000,-

Mixed lot (2 items): Dem. Rep. of Congo: Two side-blown trumpets of the Mangbetu people, made of ivory.


1: An old side-blown trumpet of the Mangbetu people in northern Congo. With a smooth surface, an oval blow hole and a large, rhomb-shaped mouthpiece. A hole in the upper section (perhaps for hanging?) A beautiful piece with honey-coloured to brown patina and an old label below (on the inside!) indicating the year of purchase: '1904'. L: 68 cm.
2: A further large, old side-blown trumpet of the Mangbetu people. The surface of the instrument is decorated with a geometrical pattern of small dark dots. With a rhomb-shaped mouthpiece and blow hole. Pierced at the upper end. Some tears and cracks to the lower end (restoration required!) Below, on the inside, is the old label of a collection. A piece with yellowish, old patina and traces of usage. L.: 70 cm.
Both objects: Circa 1900. (ME) ASA

Provenance: Private collection, Holland.

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: 24.03.2014 - 16:00
Luogo dell'asta: Wien | Palais Dorotheum
Esposizione: 18.03. - 24.03.2014


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