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This is the rating and price for Kwese Male With Custom Base Congo 34 Inch , 20th century



Description : Additional Information: ,A creatively designed standing figure, this carving displays one of the styles not often seen in African art.  ,The Kwese carving style is not particularly well known.  ,This particular figure is charactarised by a unique pose with abstracted arms, chest and hips.  ,The neck is long and the face is elongated with a round chin and flat top.  ,Equipped with a custom base, this prominent carving is prepared for immediate display in your collection! The Kwese number less than 100,000, and neighbors Congo region tribes such as the Pende and Mbala.  ,The Pende influence on their art is often ovbious at first glance.  ,They are known for the masks, many using the helmet design, used by dancers and in initiation ceremony.  ,When not used for ceremony, such masks were kept in special houses as fetish objects and offerings were made to them.  ,
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Estimate (low-high) : 2500 USD-3000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 96838
Title : Kwese Male With Custom Base Congo 34 Inch , Period : 20th century
Medium : wood
Size : 34.5 inches tall x 8.5 inches wide x 7.5 inches deep
Condition report : Good.   Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.   Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.  We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings.  Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. some cracks, indigenous repair to chin. scrapes, chips and general wear
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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