Power half figure
D. R. Congo, Luba/Kusu
not available anymore
Provenance
Merton Simpson, New York, USAMarceau Rivière, Paris, France
Size
H: 22 cm
H: 8.7 inch
Description
wood, shiny brown and encrusted greyish brown patina, carrying a large spherical package of medicine on the head, which is spread with clay-like mass (partly loosened/broken out), ears with drilled holes for insertion of further magical loading, eyes stud with brass tags, remains of loincloth from animal skin, slightly dam., base