Description : Africa, Shaba District on Lualaba River near Kongolo, Hemba culture, early 20th century. An elegant ritual dance rattle with three seedpods containing pebbles to create a percussive sound surmounted by a standing female elder figure holding her hands to her shoulders framing her breasts. Note the sculptor's attention to fine detail, ie the diamond-shaped and more organic palm frond-like scarification on her abdominal area, the elaborate coiffure, and tranquil facial expression. This is quite a rare object, and few examples are so carefully created. Beautiful patina to boot! Size: 11-3/4 tall, 14-3/4 on light gray painted wooden stand. Provenance: Ex-private Picard Collection, Mr. Pickard began collecting African art in 1959, following university study in Africa, Maurice Kamba collection, Uganda, collected in situ. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #101584
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About the lot N° 180 Title : Hemba Ritual Dance Rattle Notes : 1.0 Condition report : A few minor cracks to seedpods and one hairline crack to backside of figure. Overall very good condition. Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Antiquities, Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art Sale date : 13 Feb 2015It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale