Chokwe figurative whistle, Angola / Democratic Republic of C - Lot 46

Chokwe figurative whistle, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century Chokwe figurative whistle carved in hardwood, depicting a slender anthropomorphic figure with a stylized headdress and a finely modeled face with half-closed eyes. The elongated body incorporates a sound hole in the trunk, characteristic of Chokwe ritual or signal whistles. Beautiful old warm-brown patina, polished by handling, with wear, small cracks and traces of use in keeping with the age and function of the object. Central African work, Chokwe people, early 20th century, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo. Provenance - Rob Vervoort Collection, Diest, Belgium Dimensions : 11 × 4 cm (without base) Total weight : 150env.g Presented and sold with base