Lot n° 151
Estimation :
150 - 250
EUR
Chokwe / Lwena comb - Angola / DR Congo - first half 20th ce - Lot 151
Chokwe / Lwena comb - Angola / DR Congo - first half 20th century
Carved wooden comb featuring a row of long, fine, regular teeth topped by a plate decorated with incised geometric motifs forming triangular friezes and horizontal bands. The upper part is extended by a small cylindrical handle ending in a stylized head with schematic features, presenting a face with almond-shaped eyes and a hairstyle indicated by parallel incisions. This type of comb is associated with the Chokwe and Lwena populations of Angola and neighboring regions of southern DR Congo. The incised geometric designs and sculpted head are reminiscent of the motifs common in the art of these groups. Wood with dark brown patina and traces of use.
Details : Height : 17.5 cm - Width : 6.5 cm - Weight : 40 g.
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