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Rare Antique Huge KWELE Passport Mask Pendant - CONGO - late 1800 or early 1900

$ 100.32

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • Condition: used ; nice tribal patina.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Culture: African

    Description

    Rare Antique Amulet Passport Mask Pendant from the KWELE People
    Belgian Congo - late 1800 or early 1900
    - very expressive ; made of buffalo bone ; deep tribal patina ;
    wooden display stand included ;
    - height : 9.2 cm x 5 cm x 0.8 cm (approx. 3.62 in.)
    weight : 43 grs ;
    -  provenance : Belgian family collection (BE - Oostende) ; transmitted by inheritance.