Zemanek-Münster

Four power figures "m-mbwoolu"

D. R. Congo, Yaka / Suku
sold EUR 800
Provenance
Robert Lewitzki, Celle, Germany
Size
H: 12,5 cm - 17,5 cm
H: 4.9 inch - 6.9 inch

Description

wood, each mounted on base

These figures are used by the “m-mbwoolu-tsyo” ritual institution. They show most different forms, often figures with missing limbs or jani-form, as the present.

They were used by the magic priest “nganga” to cure diseases.


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