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Mangbetu ivory figure for sale

Mangbetu ivory figure for sale

Here we have a Mangbetu ivory figure. The Mangbetu or sometimes written Monbettu are people living south of the Zande. Northeastern Congo (Kinshasha). Mangbetu is actually referring to the aristocracy.   The figure is of a standing woman, with the typical increased skull.  Furthermore, the arms along the body have some sort of  penetrations in…

Ninande Burkina Faso Mosi

Ninande Burkina Faso Mosi

This figure is a Ninande Burkina Faso Mosi. Burkina Faso is a country in West Africa. It is dating from ca. early 20th century CE. This figure is representing a deceased chief who stands on slightly bent legs with his hands on his hips upon an integral base. This figure is entirely carved from one…