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Descubra la tasación y los precios de esta y más obras de arte africano en Africartmarket. Lega Bwami Hat With Horn And Shells Buttons Congo, mid 20th century


Descripción : Additional Information: This is a traditional conical Lega hat. The frame in made of vegetal fibres using basketry techniques. The surface is decorated with , mussel shells. A  ,horn is placed on the top of the hat, the hat is covered with dried seeds found locally. And strap is decorated with imported  ,buttons. , Lega hats such as this reveal status among the Bwami secret society which governs most of Lega life. Animals are important in Bwami symbolism, and elephant, pangolin, and hornbill all represent different levels of Bwami. For a fascinating article with numerous examples, see Elizabeth Cameron's article on Lega Hats in Arnoldi and Kreamer's CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS-AFRICAN ARTS OF DRESSING THE HEAD
Precio: 0.00 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Estimación (baja/alta) : 650 USD-750 USD 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.

Sobre el lote Lote N° 100083
Título : Lega Bwami Hat With Horn And Shells Buttons Congo, ÉPOCA : mid 20th century
Medios : vegetal fibers, dried seeds, Horn , buttons, cloth (cotton?)
Talla : 10 inches tall x 7.5 inches Diam .
Condition report : Fair to 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 mussels shells broken. broken strands of fiber.
Africa Direct, subastador, Denver, US 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Título de venta : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Fecha de la venta : 27/11/2016 🔓Sin tarjeta de crédito.
Referencia de la subasta : Live Sale
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