Rare figurative spoon – Boa – Congo DRC
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Rare figurative spoon – Boa – Congo DRC
1st half 20th century – Vintage – used with visible signs of wear
Provenance: private collection, Belgium.
Dimensions: 21.5 cm.
Materials: wood, beads.
Boa art is known for its famous Pongdudu masks, easily recognisable by their rounded and pierced ears, framing the head. The magnificent spoon for sale here consists in a figure with a head identical to that of the Pongdudu masks.
This is a unique object, we are not aware of other items of this type.
A bead is inlaid in each orbit. Perfect state of preservation.
Smooth patina. Very thin scarifications ornament the figure’s chest, have a look at the pictures.
Exceptional piece, not to be missed.
Object Rare figurative spoon
Region/ country Congo DRC
Material Boa
Period 1st half 20th century
Condition Vintage – used with visible signs of wear
Dimensions 21.5×0×0 cm