Azande harp, Democratic Republic of Congo - Lot 174

Lot n° 174
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700 - 800 EUR
Azande harp, Democratic Republic of Congo - Lot 174
Azande harp, Democratic Republic of Congo 19th century Skin, wood H. 75.5 cm - L. 20 cm When aesthetics meets music. Inveterate devotees of refinement and elaborate pomp, the Azande deploy their aesthetic savoir-faire in the creation of everyday objects. The harps created by the Zande and Barambo belonged to the musical repertoires associated with the royal court. Music reflected the social organization of the populations of northeastern Congo-Kinshasa. When a chief wished to broaden his musical corpus, he would bring in renowned musicians from other kingdoms. More than an instrument, their beauty and sculptural finesse symbolized the prestige and renown of the kingdom from which they came. The harmony of the curve of the neck delicately extending over the resonance box, whose skin has been preserved over time.
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