Mask-pendant "gikhoko" (pl. "ikhoko")
D. R. Congo, Pende
sold
EUR 2,500
Provenance
Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan (1933-2003), France/ Switzerland/ USASotheby’s Parke Bernet, London, 27 June 1983, Lot 47
Mark Eglinton, New York, USA
Size
H: 6,8 cm
H: 2.7 inch
Description
ivory, pigment, base
The “ikhoko” are protective amulets, which should ward off misfortune, evil spirits and illness.
This pendant with accentuated beard is reminiscent of the “giwoyo” mask type.
Publications
AHDRC: 0037565
Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.