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Mangbetu Figural Sanza

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mangbetu

Wood, Bamboo Lamellas and Rope
ca. Mid-20th century

Height: 54cm
Idiophone - Plucked - Lamellophone

The Mangbetu from Democratic Republic of the Congo, living in the Orientale Province. Figural Sanze with scarification markings on face. Possibly made for tourist trade.

 

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Catalog#: AF-IDPL-23-31