"Mangbetu Bark Box. Democratic Republic Of Congo. Tribal Art"
Box (Nembandi) made with strips of bark in two colors sewn together with vegetable fiber ties.The bottom and the lids are retained by small wooden nails.
A decor of upholstery nails. These boxes are used to preserve precious goods.
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mint condition. A missing upholstery nail.
Provenance : Giquello et associés, Arts from Africa, America, and Oceania, 2022 February 18th, lot 116.