Mulua u a Mpu Teke Necklace
Teke Batéké: The art of metal
Onlua, Mulua u a mpu, brass necklace of the earth chief, Teke
Circular engraved brass chief's necklace (Mulua u a mpu), crenellated on the outer rim. It is decorated with a geometric pattern on one side. The necklace has an opening for threading. Teke. Democratic Republic of Congo.
Literature: M.C. Dupré and E. Féau: Batéké, Paris, 1998 figs. 10 - 19
See also: R. Lehuard: Statuaire du Stanley- Pool, Villiers le Bel, 1974 fig. 44
Gallerie Ratton-Hourdé: Téké Collection de Robert et Raoul Lehuard, Paris, 1991 pp 100 -101
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 27 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Bronze
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
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Teke Batéké: The art of metal
Onlua, Mulua u a mpu, brass necklace of the earth chief, Teke
Circular engraved brass chief's necklace (Mulua u a mpu), crenellated on the outer rim. It is decorated with a geometric pattern on one side. The necklace has an opening for threading. Teke. Democratic Republic of Congo.
Literature: M.C. Dupré and E. Féau: Batéké, Paris, 1998 figs. 10 - 19
See also: R. Lehuard: Statuaire du Stanley- Pool, Villiers le Bel, 1974 fig. 44
Gallerie Ratton-Hourdé: Téké Collection de Robert et Raoul Lehuard, Paris, 1991 pp 100 -101
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