Zemanek-Münster

Necklace with protective amulet "ikhoko"

D. R. Congo, Pende
sold EUR 1,000
Provenance
Rudolf Leopold, Vienna, Austria
Size
L: 22 cm
4 cm ("ikhoko")
L: 8.7 inch
1.6 inch ("ikhoko")

Description

brass, glass beads, fibre cord,

The “ikhoko” are protective amulets, which should ward off misfortune, evil spirits and illness.


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