Pendentif masque "gikhoko" (pl. "ikhoko")
R. D. Congo, Pende
Vendu
2 500 €
Provenance
Jean-Pierre Jernander, Brussels, BelgiumLempertz, Brussels, 29 January 2020, Lot 143
Taille
H: 6 cm
H: 2.4 inch
Description
ivory, black pigment,
The “ikhoko” are protective amulets, which should ward off misfortune, evil spirits and illness.
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.