Figural charm, D. R. Congo, Lega, Size: H: 4,8 cm (H: 1.9 inch), ID: 3035422

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Lot 357

74th tribal art auction

Figural charm · D. R. Congo, Lega · ID: 3035422

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Provenance

Belgian Colonial Collection

Size

H: 4,8 cm

H: 1.9 inch

Description

ivory, anthropomorphic half figure with a heart-shaped facial plane and dotted scarification marks, drilled hole for attachment through the neck

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