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Seated female figure "pindi", D. R. Congo, Mbala, Size: H: 73 cm (H: 28.7 inch), ID: 3045337
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Lot 337
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Seated female figure "pindi" ·  D. R. Congo, Mbala · ID: 3045337

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Provenance
Coll. James M. Silberman (1913-2016), Alexandria, Virginia , USA
Size
H: 73 cm
H: 28.7 inch

Description

wood, small bowl with remains of kaolin in the right hand

Figures of the Mbala are generally called “pindi” and belong to a chief’s treasure. The small bowl with remains of kaolin in the figures right hand indicates that it was once used by a diviner “nganga” in healing ceremonies.

Africa
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