Lot n° 206
Estimation :
200 - 300
EUR
Chokwe - Democratic Republic of the Congo/Chokwe - Wooden fi - Lot 206
Chokwe - Democratic Republic of the Congo/Chokwe - Wooden figurative whistle - First half 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. Sold with professional base.
Provenance:
-Rob Vervoort Collection, Diest, Belgium
Height: 11 cm - Width: 4 cm - Weight: 124 gr.
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