Amulette "mikisi mihasi", 19e siècle · R. D. Congo, Luba · ID: 3048697
Howard Nowes, New York, USA
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 5 March 2011, Lot 345
Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany
Description
tooth (Hippopotamus amphibius), base
These predominantly female pendants, mostly carved out of the curvature of a tooth, are supposed to commemorate certain, particularly revered ancestors. In their honour, the figurines are regularly rubbed with oil. They were mostly worn on the body, sometimes they are also said to have been attached to the scepters of chiefs.
L’objet Amulette “mikisi mihasi”, 19e siècle avec l’ID d’objet 3048697 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 98e vente aux enchères dans 26 mars 2022 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 86 a atteint un prix de vente de 1 000 €.
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Publications
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Remarques
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.