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Kuba royal adornment Congo

The ornaments decorated like this were worn by kings and dignitaries to indicate their social status or rank.

The necklace is composed of two wonderful hippopotamus teeth mounted on leather and raffia.

Decorated with white pearls, coral beads and cowrie shells simulating the facies of an animal

bone beads, copper bells up the attachment of this sumptuous piece.

the back consists of five metal bells.

The set is highlighted by leather breastplates decorated recessed and finely engraved plates

61 cm x 26 cm

Democratic Republic of Congo

Early 19th century

Price:  3,300.00EUR

   
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