Power figure "tsiinda" · D. R. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3040781
sold
EUR 600
Size
H: 54,5 cm
H: 21.5 inch
Description
wood, encrusted dark patina, remains of pigments, plant fibres, head with high towering angled headdress, min. dam., insect caused damage, cracks, abrasion of paint, base;
these figures function as protectors of boundaries, barricade against intruders, they benefit the hunt and take care for human fertility.
The object Power figure “tsiinda” with the object ID 3040781 was last part of the auction 83rd Tribal Art Auction at May 28, 2016 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 493 achieved a sales price of EUR 600.
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