Power figure "phuungu"
D. R. Congo, Suku / Yaka
not available anymore
Provenance
Michel Koenig, Brussels, BelgiumSize
H: 33,5 cm
H: 13.2 inch
Description
wood, fabric, pigments, plant fibre, base
Figures whose bodies are completely wrapped in magic substances are generally called “phuungu”.
They are meant to ward off evil and protect against witchcraft, but can also be used to cause harm to anyone making trouble.