Small bird sculpture "kolokolo" (woodpecker)
D. R. Congo, Holo
not available anymore
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).