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Azande Figure
Archives | Democratic Republic of the Congo
Azande Figure
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ubangi
Carved wood and metal
Early 20th century
Height: 8 ¼ in. (21 cm)
Collected by the missionaries of Vicariaat of Bondo (possibly Reverend Father Lantin)
Kruisheren of Vicariaat Bondo (1920-1925)
Ex Christie’s Paris – June 7th, 2005, lot 258
Ex private collection in Paris since 2005
Published in:
Yanda-Beelden en Mani-Sekte bij de Azande (Centraal-Afrika), Annales du Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale, n° 4, H. Burssens, 1962, pl. VIII #77/78
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This figure is a classical example of ancient Ubangi art.
Zande statuettes were used in the Mani ceremonies. They were called « yanda » («the spirit», «the force»), and were thought to be female figures. They were used for curing, protection and divination purposes.
This 21 cm high figure is particularly touching.
The face with stylized features and the geometric, almost cubistic construction convey an intense sense of power and poetry.
The deep, shiny patina attests to the ritual use and age of this figure. The onamentation of the statuette, with metal earrings is also noteworthy.
In terms of provenance, this Zande figure was collection by the "Pères Croisiers » (Crosier fathers) missionaries of the Bondo Vicariat (possiby Rev. Father Lantin) between 1920 and 1925.
This figure is illustrated in the reference book by Burssens, "Yanda-Beelden en Mani-Sekte bij de Azande (Centraal-Afrika)" in Annales du Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale, n° 4, 1962, pl. VIII 1 #77 & 78 (front view and profile).
Zande statuettes were used in the Mani ceremonies. They were called « yanda » («the spirit», «the force»), and were thought to be female figures. They were used for curing, protection and divination purposes.
This 21 cm high figure is particularly touching.
The face with stylized features and the geometric, almost cubistic construction convey an intense sense of power and poetry.
The deep, shiny patina attests to the ritual use and age of this figure. The onamentation of the statuette, with metal earrings is also noteworthy.
In terms of provenance, this Zande figure was collection by the "Pères Croisiers » (Crosier fathers) missionaries of the Bondo Vicariat (possiby Rev. Father Lantin) between 1920 and 1925.
This figure is illustrated in the reference book by Burssens, "Yanda-Beelden en Mani-Sekte bij de Azande (Centraal-Afrika)" in Annales du Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale, n° 4, 1962, pl. VIII 1 #77 & 78 (front view and profile).
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Maori Ornament
Archives | New Zealand
Maori Ornament
New Zealand
(Kapeu) ear ornament
Carved Pounamu (greenstone)
Early 20th century or earlier
Height: 4 in. (10 cm)
Ex Cornette de Saint-Cyr, Paris
Price: sold
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Highly prized ornaments such as this pendant carved from greenstone were markers of wealth and status (mana) for Māori.
This style of pendant is known as kapeu ("curved ear") due to the rounded shape of its lower tip.
Greenstone (pounamu) was highly prized and ownership of such ornaments marked the wearer as a person of wealth and status.
This style of pendant is known as kapeu ("curved ear") due to the rounded shape of its lower tip.
Greenstone (pounamu) was highly prized and ownership of such ornaments marked the wearer as a person of wealth and status.
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Coco Fronsac
Uncategorized | Pierre-Gabriel Allaire
Coco Fronsac
Pierre-Gabriel Allaire
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2016
Vintage photograph and gouache
“Chimères et Merveilles” series
Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm
Exhibited: Coco Loti, Musée Hèbre de St Clément, Rochefort, 2016-2017
Price: on request
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Coco Fronsac
Uncategorized | Two in one Body
Coco Fronsac
Two in one Body
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2015
Vintage photograph and gouache
“Chimères et Merveilles” series
Dimensions: 11.4 cm x 16 cm
Price: on request
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Coco Fronsac
Uncategorized | Pierre Loti, Family portrait
Coco Fronsac
Pierre Loti, Family portrait
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2016
Vintage photograph and gouache
“Chimères et Merveilles” series
Dimensions: 24 cm x 30 cm
Exhibited: Coco Loti, Musée Hèbre de St Clément, Rochefort, 2016-2017
Price: on request
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Uncategorized | Pierre-Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Coco Fronsac
Pierre-Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2016
Vintage photograph and gouache
“Chimères et Merveilles” series
Dimensions: 40 cm x 50 cm
Exhibited: Coco Loti, Musée Hèbre de St Clément, Rochefort, 2016-2017
Price: on request
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Coco Fronsac
Uncategorized | Les copains d'à Babord
Coco Fronsac
Les copains d'à Babord
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2016
Vintage photograph and balsa
Dimensions: 30 cm x 40 cm
Exhibited: Coco Loti, Musée Hèbre de St Clément, Rochefort, 2016-2017
Price: on request
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Coco Fronsac
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Coco Fronsac
Chinese Party, May 11th, 1903
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2016
Cyanotype – Ink
Dimensions: 30 cm x 40 cm
Exhibited: Coco Loti, Musée Hèbre de St Clément, Rochefort, 2016-2017
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Coco Fronsac
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Coco Fronsac
Pierre's idolaters Society 1/89
Original painting by Coco Fronsac
France, 2016
Vintage photograph and gouache
Dimensions: 6.5 cm x 10.5 cm
Exhibited: Coco Loti, Musée Hèbre de St Clément, Rochefort, 2016-2017
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