Carved fragment of a Chokwe seat, first half of the 20th cen - Lot 218

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Carved fragment of a Chokwe seat, first half of the 20th cen - Lot 218
Carved fragment of a Chokwe seat, first half of the 20th century A carved wooden fragment from a Chokwe seat, depicting a stylized face with elongated eyes, a long nose, and a slightly parted mouth, surmounted by a relief headdress. The face is framed by a horizontal crossbar decorated with incised geometric motifs. Strands of plant fibers remain at the ends. Work attributable to the Chokwe cultural area, in Angola or the Democratic Republic of the Congo, first half of the 20th century. Details: Period: first half of the 20th century; Origin: Angola or the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Culture: Chokwe, Material: carved wood and plant fibers, Height: 14.5 cm, Length: 29.5 cm, Condition: ancient fragment of a seat, signs of use, wear, and small visible losses.
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