Male-female pair of power figures · D. R. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3048724
Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany (2001)
Description
wood, fabric, rattan, base
It is possible that this particular figures are statuettes of the “khosi” type which, according to Bourgeois, can appear in pairs as free-standing figures.
The original magic charge is still partially preserved on both figures. It is found in square recesses in the abdomen, and on the female figure additionally in the form of small cloth bags that are hung on both arms. The luxuriant hangings with strips of fabric of various materials also served magical purposes.
The object Male-female pair of power figures with the object ID 3048724 was last part of the auction 98th Auction at March 26, 2022 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 106.
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Comparing literature
Bourgeois, Arthur P., The Yaka and Suku, Leiden 1985, p. 107