Lot 270: A fine and rare field photographed Kuba figural harp

Kuba-Kete, D. R. Congo; H: 28"

The box harp with a human figure carved on it, in high relief, the naturalism of the figure and abstract qualities of the six rising prongs holding the strings create a fantastic dynnamic tension. The whole heavily encrusted. On a custom base.

Comments:
This harp, was photographed in the field by Patrick Claes sometime before it was collected. A copy of the photo is available, all rights reserved by Mr. Claes.

Provenance:
Collected in Congo prior to 1975 by Lawson Mooney, former Director of Catholic Aid Agencies; Dr. Kenneth Adelman, former US Deputy Ambassador to the UN, and one time member of USAID, Zaire, c. 1975; A NY Private collection.

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