Ancient funerary post from Bongo tribe, South Sudan.

Dimensions: width: 18 cm. Height: 81 cm. Depth: 16 cm. Weight: 3.6 kilos.

Estimated age: 1920.

Provenance and history of the piece:

collected on 1958 in Wau, Sudan, Bahr El Ghazal province, nowadays South Sudan, Western Bahr El Ghazal province, by comboni father Elvio Gostoli. Acquired with a bunch of other funerary posts from South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo and a group of Bongo stones from father Elvio Gostoli on 2010.

Overall condition: the statue shows deep erosion due to many years of wind, strong sun, rain, white ants. The wood (mahogany) is very hard, solid and heavy. General wear is evident.

This is an unique museum piece, of inestimable value, not easy to find of this age, and not easy to find of this beauty.

A true, unquestionable masterpiece.

A professional invoice with a picture of the object, as well as the aforementioned description, will be delivered with the lot.

Delivery by International Quick Pack.

Ancient funerary post from Bongo tribe, South Sudan.

Dimensions: width: 18 cm. Height: 81 cm. Depth: 16 cm. Weight: 3.6 kilos.

Estimated age: 1920.

Provenance and history of the piece:

collected on 1958 in Wau, Sudan, Bahr El Ghazal province, nowadays South Sudan, Western Bahr El Ghazal province, by comboni father Elvio Gostoli. Acquired with a bunch of other funerary posts from South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo and a group of Bongo stones from father Elvio Gostoli on 2010.

Overall condition: the statue shows deep erosion due to many years of wind, strong sun, rain, white ants. The wood (mahogany) is very hard, solid and heavy. General wear is evident.

This is an unique museum piece, of inestimable value, not easy to find of this age, and not easy to find of this beauty.

A true, unquestionable masterpiece.

A professional invoice with a picture of the object, as well as the aforementioned description, will be delivered with the lot.

Delivery by International Quick Pack.

Era
1900-2000
Weight
3.6 kg
Country of Origin
Sudan
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Funerary post - Wood - Bongo - 81 cm - Bahr El Ghazal
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
81 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
1910-1920

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amazing seller great items fantastic packaging I would say even incredible packaging! highly recommended

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The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.

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Ultraschnelle Lieferung, hervorragend verpackt, sehr zu empfehlen

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Lobinho

Very nice statue, very well packed and fast delivery! Most recommendable seller!

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Lobinho

The artistry and quality of the piece exceeded my expectations and the professionalism of the seller is of the highest caliber. The photos and description accurately represented the item for sale.

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africa-gallery

Fantastic, sculptural headrest, like the one I got earlier. Professional packaging, as always. Thanks to the service minded seller.

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fascinante sculpture d'une région mal connue, qui plus est documentée quand à sa collecte: mille fois merci pour cette belle oeuvre

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Solid shipping and a beautiful sculpture; many thanks - grazie mille!

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amazing seller great items fantastic packaging I would say even incredible packaging! highly recommended

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snelle reactie en opvolging. Bestelling vergezeld van factuur en certificaat van authenticiteit. Klasse

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AROSENCE

well shipped very well packed and very good person indeed

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62 reviews (14 in last 12 months)
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amazing seller great items fantastic packaging I would say even incredible packaging! highly recommended

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