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Kongo Powder Flask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
2 July 2020, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesUS$4,000 - US$6,000
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Kongo Powder Flask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
height 7 in (18cm)
Provenance
William W. Brill Collection, New York
Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass Collection, New York
The human head on top gazing upwards is a very rare, if not unique feature of this flask, carved in teardrop form in two parts, divided in the middle; the exterior surface with delicately incised linear decoration throughout; fine, dark brown patina with wear indicative of significant use.
Provenance
William W. Brill Collection, New York
Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass Collection, New York
The human head on top gazing upwards is a very rare, if not unique feature of this flask, carved in teardrop form in two parts, divided in the middle; the exterior surface with delicately incised linear decoration throughout; fine, dark brown patina with wear indicative of significant use.














