26th Apr, 2022 9:30
Tribal Art
A Tabwa comb, Democratic Republic of Congo, with standing female figure handle, with body scarifications, height: 17.5cm; a Songye comb, with the handle carved as a standing male, (Nkisi), height: 23cm; a Luba comb, the handle formed as the upper section of a lady, height: 30.5cm
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
Sold for £100
A Tabwa comb, Democratic Republic of Congo, with standing female figure handle, with body scarifications, height: 17.5cm; a Songye comb, with the handle carved as a standing male, (Nkisi), height: 23cm; a Luba comb, the handle formed as the upper section of a lady, height: 30.5cm
ProvenanceThe Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
