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Bellows, large wooden sculpture, figuratively carved, with two large openings, Congo, 19th century, mounted on gallery wooden base, overall height 139.5cm *Since the 19th century there has been an increased European interest in ironwork in Africa. Especially anthropomorphic forms of the furnaces received much attention. Some are reminiscent of female body forms. Wooden bellows are said to be reminiscent of the ancestors.Blasebalg, große Holzskulptur, figürlich geschnitzt, mit zwei großen Öffnungen, Kongo, 19. Jahrhundert, auf Galerie-Holzsockel montiert, Gesamthöhe 139,5cm *Seit dem 19. Jahrhundert gab es ein erhöhtes europäisches Interesse an Eisenschmieden in Afrika. Besonders anthropomorphe Formen der Öfen bekamen viel Aufmerksamkeit. Einige erinnern an weibliche Körperformen. Blasebalge a Holz sollen an die Vorfahren erinnern.
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