Pair of Loanga Beakers (c. 1900 Africa)

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A PAIR OF LOANGA TRIBE CARVED IVORY BEAKERS
Congo Region, Africa
Circa 1900.



The pair of beakers, or vases, both carved with the same design, showing a figure harvesting a palm tree to the front face and a bearded male figure with one arm raised, wielding a machete in a threatening gesture, with his other hand around the throat of a figure lying on the ground, to the reverse, the beakers having shaped tops with line decoration, repeated to the bases.
The ivory in good condition.



Measurements: 5 ½” (14cm) High 2 3/8” (6cm) Diameter at widest point

gbp 1100 (Pound Sterling)

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