Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker), D. R. Congo, Holo, Size: H: 12,3 cm (H: 4.8 inch), ID: 3048933

Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker), D. R. Congo, Holo, Size: H: 12,3 cm (H: 4.8 inch), ID: 3048933 - 2/5

Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker), D. R. Congo, Holo, Size: H: 12,3 cm (H: 4.8 inch), ID: 3048933 - 3/5

Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker), D. R. Congo, Holo, Size: H: 12,3 cm (H: 4.8 inch), ID: 3048933 - 4/5

Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker), D. R. Congo, Holo, Size: H: 12,3 cm (H: 4.8 inch), ID: 3048933 - 5/5

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Lot 264

Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker) · D. R. Congo, Holo · ID: 3048933

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Size

H: 12,3 cm

H: 4.8 inch

Description

wood, pigments, encrusted patina, base

According to F. Mottas, these bird sculptures have a guardian and protective function.

In the houses, sometimes erected on the roof, these guardian birds are intended to bring good fortune to the inhabitants (cf. AHDRC 0016787).

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