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Domu (harp), Mangbetu artist, Wood, hide, plant fiber, twine, brass, Mangbetu peoples — Domu (harp)
Mangbetu artist
19th–first half of 20th century

Vessel, Mangbetu artist, Terracotta, slip(?), Mangbetu peoples — Vessel
Mangbetu artist
First half of 20th century

Pipe Bowl, Mangbetu artist, Wood, pigment, resin(?), Mangbetu peoples — Pipe Bowl
Mangbetu artist
First half of 20th century

Negbe (women’s back apron), Mangbetu artist, Banana leaves, raffia palm fiber, natural dye, Mangbetu peoples — Negbe (women’s back apron)
Mangbetu artist
ca. 1925–50

Chief's nogi (wrapper), Mangbetu artist, Bark cloth (Ficus natalensis or Ficus platyphylla), dye, Mangbetu peoples — Chief's nogi (wrapper)
Mangbetu artist
First half of 20th century

Figurative Vessel, Mangbetu artist, Terracotta, Mangbetu peoples — Figurative Vessel
Mangbetu artist
First half of 20th century

Figure: Seated Female, Wood, pigment, fiber cord, Mangbetu peoples — Figure: Seated Female
Mangbetu peoples
First half of 20th century

Figurative Lid, Wood, bark, vegetable fiber, Mangbetu peoples — Figurative Lid
Mangbetu peoples
First half of 20th century

Figurative Harp (Domu), Wood, leather, fiber, brass rings, leaf ribs, Mangbetu peoples — Figurative Harp (Domu)
Mangbetu peoples
First half of 20th century

Ceremonial Knife, Iron, copper, wood, Mangbetu peoples — Ceremonial Knife
Mangbetu peoples
19th–20th century

Figurative Harp (Domu), Wood, hide, kaolin, Mangbetu peoples — Figurative Harp (Domu)
Mangbetu peoples
19th–20th century

Ceremonial Knife, Iron, wood, brass, Mangbetu peoples — Ceremonial Knife
Mangbetu peoples
20th century

Wrapper, Barkcloth, raffia palm fiber, pigment, Mangbetu peoples — Wrapper
Mangbetu peoples
20th century

Wrapper, Barkcloth, pigment, Mangbetu peoples — Wrapper
Mangbetu peoples
20th century

Wrapper, Barkcloth, Mangbetu peoples — Wrapper
Mangbetu peoples
20th century

Figurative Harp (Domu), Wood, hide, Mangbetu peoples — Figurative Harp (Domu)
Mangbetu peoples
First half of 20th century

Knife: Head (Namambele), Iron, wood, Mangbetu peoples — Knife: Head (Namambele)
Mangbetu peoples
First half of 20th century

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