Small power figure
D. R. Congo, Yaka
not available anymore
Size
H: 17,5 cm
H: 6.9 inch
Description
wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, the complete upper part of the body wrapped in a package filled with magical mass, characteristic headgear, min. dam., small missing parts through insect caused damage (feet), base;
these figures served as containers of protective magical power exercised by the experts against illness, to avenge sorcery and for supernatural assistance in hunting.