Fetish figure "phuungu" · D. R. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3048480
sold
EUR 300
Size
H: 22,5 cm
H: 8.9 inch
Description
wood, grass fibre, hide, feathers, fabric, base
The figures primary function is to protect against witches and other enemies and for this reason it is often positioned on the wall or near the roof supports in the interior of a dwelling.
The object Fetish figure “phuungu” with the object ID 3048480 was part of the auction Online Auction on September 27, 2023. The object with the lot number 284 achieved a sales price of EUR 300 with an asking price of EUR 150.
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