Chokwe tobacco container - DR Congo / Angola - early 20th ce - Lot 96

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Chokwe tobacco container - DR Congo / Angola - early 20th ce - Lot 96
Chokwe tobacco container - DR Congo / Angola - early 20th century Chokwe tobacco container carved from a single block of wood and hollowed out, with a slightly conical cylindrical shape. The lid is adorned with a decorative frieze of incised geometric motifs. The body features small lateral protrusions evoking stylized ears. Beneath the container is a sculptural element consisting of four human heads pointing in different directions, a motif present in Chokwe sculpture and associated with notions of vigilance and protection. This type of object was used to store tobacco or snuff and was part of the owner's personal belongings. Dark brown patina from use. Provenance: Jo De Buck, Brussels. Details: Height: 24 cm - Weight (with base): 220 g.
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