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A fine Mangbetu Negbe with an attractive geometric design, created from contrasting layers of dark and light bark fibre. Attached to the reverse is a finely woven multi strand raffia fibre belt, a rare feature for this type of prestigious buttock ornament.
The Negbe was an important symbol of wealth and prestige and was worn only on ceremonial occasions.
Ex: Al-Thani Collection, London
Ex: Pierre Loos, Congo Gallery, Brussels
Estimated Period: 1st Quarter 20th Century ( Cicra 1910-1920)
37 cm x 45 cm (as shown custom mounted)
