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Lot n° 135
Estimation :
20 - 40
EUR
Kongo / Yombe style functional pulley stirrup - Lot 135
Kongo / Yombe style functional pulley stirrup
Democratic Republic of Congo
Wood, abrus seeds, cowrie shells, thread, fabric, leather
H : 23 cm
The pyramidal leg of this stirrup is surmounted by a nkisi figure whose bilongo belly is obstructed by a cowrie shell and abrus seeds. The abdomen disappears under various elements (fabric, cords decorated with cowrie shells...) which overmodel it. The rounded head has white eyes with black pupils set with "mirrors of clairvoyance", translating spiritual powers, a mouth with thick lips, and eyebrows indicated by engraved chevron motifs.
KONGO / YOMBE STYLE - PULLEY STIRRUP
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