Chieftain's Neck Adornment Featuring an Ikhokho. Pende Culture, DRC

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This fine Pende chieftain's neck adornment features, at its centre, a beautifully executed bone 'ikhokho' with a worn surface patina surrounded by early translucent blue and red glass beads.

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Ex Mario Stella Collection, Italy

Estimated Period: Mid-20th Century

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Height of Custom-Made Mount: 42cm

Width of Custom-Made Mount: 17cm

Depth: 5cm

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