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Description : African Tribal Art: Efomba Reliquary Figure, Ngata People, Congo/Zaire, Early/Mid Twentieth Century. Carved wood, pigments, hair, metal, fiber, beads. Referred to as Bonganga or Efomba, this form of sculpture was commissioned by a person of high rank during his lifetime. It features a hollow back which was intended to act as a sarcophagus, but not for the bones of the deceased, but for an effigy skeleton. The figure is decorated with polychromatic geometric patterns and decorative metal studding. Its head is covered with a thick matting of human hair crested with natural fiber braids , and two strands of bead-decorated fiber at the chin indicate a stylized beard. The box-like hollowed back is lined with metal sheeting.
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About the lot N° 11
Title : Efomba Reliquary Figure
Size : 64.5H x 13W x 12.5D
Provenance : Private collection.
Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price.
Condition report : Good condition with evidence of handling and age. Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/1Yk1NvzVhdE
500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Tribal Art Heirloom Collection
Sale date : 04 Nov 2020 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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