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Descripción : 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. Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York Dimensions: 64.5H x 13W x 12.5D
Precio: 0.00 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 2500 USD-3500 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.

Sobre el lote Lote N° 70
Título : Efomba Reliquary Figure
Talla : 64.5H x 13W x 12.5D
Procedencia : Private collection.
Notas : NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer.
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 NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Winning bidders will be sent invoices from our gallery. Credit cards are accepted for invoices under $1000. Higher amounts must be paid by e-check or wire transfer.
500 Gallery, subastador, Franklin, US 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Título de venta : African Tribal Art
Fecha de la venta : 19/05/2022 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale

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