Ethnographic Arts & Artifacts

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LOT 145

Lot 145

Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century

Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
Lot 145 Details
Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century

carved wood with applied pigment, nails, cloth and fiber with glass inset eyes
height 24.75 in — 62.9 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $350
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
  • Large Kongo Equestrian Power/Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century
Provenance:

Material Culture, Philadelphia, November 14, 2022, lot 498

CONDITION DETAILS

Missing leg, dry cracks, loss of pigment.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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