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Power half figure, D. R. Congo, Luba/Kusu, Size: H: 22 cm (H: 8.7 inch), ID: 3042852
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Lot 429
87th Tribal Art Auction

Power half figure ·  D. R. Congo, Luba/Kusu · ID: 3042852

not available anymore
Provenance
Merton Simpson, New York, USA
Marceau 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

Africa
Figures

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