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Rare Antique HUNGANA HUNGAAN BAHUANA Amulet Pendant - Belgian CONGO - late 1800

$ 1557.6

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: used ; nice tribal patina.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo
  • Culture: African
  • HUNGANA HUNGAAN: BAHUANA

    Description

    Rare Old Anthropomorphic Amulet Pendant Charm from the HUNGAAN BAHUANA People
    Belgian Congo - late 1800
    - made of buffalo bone, depicting a very expressive kneeling maternity ; deep beige tribal patina ;
    old small cracks and signs of tribal use (cf. pictures) ; wooden display stand included ;
    - height : 7.1 cm x 2.7 cm x 3.4 cm (approx. 2.79 in.)
    weight : 43 grs ;
    -  provenance : French family collection (FR) ; transmitted by inheritance ;
    - an extremely uncommon museum item.