Zemanek-Münster

Columnar statue "kundul"

Nigeria, Wurkun
sold EUR 400
Provenance
Justin Barthels, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Size
H: 36,5 cm
H: 14.4 inch

Description

wood, pigment residues, metal,

“Kundul” statues almost always appear in male / female pairs (the male figure recognisable by its high crest atop the head) and are always mounted on iron spikes.

These anthropomorphic sculptures are used in a variety of rituals, usually concerned with healing and well-being.


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