Arpa Nemudu
Mangbetu · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: CORD-1
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- Height
- 73 cm
- Material
- Wood, leather, rope, cauris, ceramic beads.
Most of the mangbetu objects are carved in light wood that are further skated dominating the honey color. Most of the pieces date from the century…
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Full original description
Most of the mangbetu objects are carved in light wood that are further skated dominating the honey color. Most of the pieces date from the century XX and its purpose was to be exhibited in ceremonies and celebrations organized by or in honor of the royal family. The Mangbetu have copied the Zande the art of making harps. Normally the arm of the harps is carved, in this case with the body of a woman, with the classic cranial deformation.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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