Zemanek-Münster

Palmwine vessel ·  D. R. Congo, Mangbetu · ID: 3043043

sold EUR 1,300
Provenance
Constant Permeke (1886-1952), Antwerp/Ostende, Belgium
James (Joopie) Permeke, Belgium
Patric Claes, Brussels, Belgium (2010)
Loes Jansen, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch

Description

terracotta, black engobe, in anthropomorphic shape, spherical body modelled with arms, head with grooved spout, ornamental decor, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion.
Figurative ceramics of the Mangbetu mainly consists of palm wine vessels, which are exclusively made by men.


The object Palmwine vessel with the object ID 3043043 was part of the auction 87th Tribal Art Auction on November 11, 2017. The object with the lot number 434 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,300 with an asking price of EUR 1,200.

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Comparing literature

Schädler, Karl-Ferdinand, Erde und Erz, München 1997, p. 295


Publications

AHDRC: 0033901


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