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Old PENDE Ikhoko (E), with bell and necklace - CONGO - late 1800 or early 1900

$ 116.16

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

    Description

    Huge Old Ikhoko Amulet Pendant (E) from the PENDE People
    Belgian Congo - late 1800 or early 1900
    - made of buffalo bone ; round bell made of bronze ; green, red, and black glass beads ;
    vegetable fibre ; wooden stand included ;
    - height of the pendant : 6.2 cm x 4.2 cm x 2.6 cm (approx. 2.44 in.) ;
    height of the round bell : 4.6 cm (approx. 1.81 in.) ;
    length of the necklace : 51 cm (approx. 20 in.) ;
    overall length : 30 cm (approx. 11.8 in.) ;
    total weight : 81 grs ;
    -  provenance : my family collection of ethnographic antiques from CONGO ; transmitted by inheritance.