Janiform magical figure "kabeja" · D. R. Congo, Hemba/Luba · ID: 3040495
sold
EUR 1,600
Size
H: 17 cm
H: 6.7 inch
Description
light brown wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, male and female figure, arranged back to back, superstructure filled with magical substances, insect caused missing parts (base), fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base
The object Janiform magical figure “kabeja” with the object ID 3040495 was part of the auction 83rd Tribal Art Auction on May 28, 2016. The object with the lot number 390 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,600 with an asking price of EUR 1,500.
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