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Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed

$649.80
£487.06
€550
CA$892.71
A$996.63
CHF 522.22
MX$12,199.73
NOK 6,632.19
SEK 6,253.31
DKK 4,186.80
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About the Item

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with feather headdress, plant material on Jute, Frameda Patchwork of bark and raphia finished with feathered headdress. This is was made for export and it is so charming and well made that I hate to let it go.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beads,Burlap,Faux Fur,Grasscloth,Patchwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: inv 10491stDibs: LU3301114612771

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