Oliphant Mangbetu 
Mangbetu oliphant
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Oliphant Mangbetu Mangbetu oliphant

République Démocratique du Congo

Details
Oliphant Mangbetu
Mangbetu oliphant
République Démocratique du Congo
Longueur: 155 cm. ( 61 in.)
Provenance
Collection privée, Paris
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. This item will be transferred to an offsite warehouse after the sale. Please refer to department for information about storage charges and collection details.

Lot Essay

Ce type d’oliphant de grande dimension constitue l'un des emblèmes principaux des chefs Mangbetu. N’étant utilisés que rarement en tant qu’instruments de musique, ils étaient considérés comme symbole de pouvoir.
Notons l’élégance de cet exemplaire et le raffinement de son décor gravé. Voir Schildkrout et Keim (E., C. A., African Reflections, Art from Northeastern Zaire, American Museum of Natural History, 1990, fig.9.18) pour un oliphant comparable.

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