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THREE CONGO CHARMS OR FIGURES
A Yaka small fetish figure bound with fibre incorporating two beads and with inset feathers at the back; a Holo pendant figure with highly stylised face, the hands held to the breasts; and a Benalulua charm carved as a maternity group of stylised form wrapped in cloth, dark patinas
7cm. to 8cm. high (3)
A Yaka small fetish figure bound with fibre incorporating two beads and with inset feathers at the back; a Holo pendant figure with highly stylised face, the hands held to the breasts; and a Benalulua charm carved as a maternity group of stylised form wrapped in cloth, dark patinas
7cm. to 8cm. high (3)
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, pp.72-73, fig.67, for the first as Kongo
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.