Fragment of a charm post · D. R. Congo, Suku/Yaka · ID: 3040137
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Size
H: 29 cm
H: 11.4 inch
Description
wood, encrusted blackish brown patina, red pigment, plant fibre strings, remains of dot painting with kaolin, drilled holes in the ears, abrasion of paint, crack, missing parts through insect caused damage at the bottom, base;
variously found within hunting charm series within the “ypanga” enclosure or within a dwelling to promote fertility.
Comparing literature
Bourgeois, Arthur P., The Yaka and Suku, Leiden 1985, pl. XXVIII