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Important African, Oceanic and American Tribal Art

October 23, 2010

Lot: 225Lot: 227

A rare Northern Congolese figure; Bangi complex, possibly Togbo, D.R. Congo.
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A rare Northern Congolese figure; Bangi complex, possibly Togbo, D.R. Congo.		LOT 226

A rare Northern Congolese figure; Bangi complex, possibly Togbo, D.R. Congo.



Estimate: $1,400.00 - $1,800.00
Realized: $500

A rare Northern Congolese figure; Bangi complex, possibly Togbo, D.R. Congo. Of powerful form with rounded features, the figure with fine surface and patina; carved in classical Northern Congolese Ubangi style. Quite rare. Provenance: L. Mooney, Director Catholic Aid Agencies Zaire c.1950-1960's; Ken Adelman, former director USAID Zaire, c.1975 and former assistant US Ambassdor to the UN; David Gelbard, NY. H. 15"