Metal sculpture · D. R. Congo, Teke · ID: 3048288
sold
EUR 600
Size
H: 14 cm
B: 7 cm
H: 5.5 inch
B: 2.8 inch
Description
copper alloy (bronze, brass),
The original use of these strange metal sculptures, as well as their exact origin, remain obscure to this day.
The two-part group of figures is cast in an open mould. The metal, which has been hardened in the open air, can be seen on the back.
For a stylistically very similar object, see AHDRC 0136304. Further figures illustrated in Lehuard (1996), p. 374 f.
The object Metal sculpture with the object ID 3048288 was last part of the auction 97th Auction at November 6, 2021 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 356 achieved a sales price of EUR 600.
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Comparing literature
Lehuard, Raoul, Les arts Bateke, Arnouville 1996, p. 374 f.