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Small power half-figure "kakudji", D. R. Congo, Luba/Kasongo, Size: H: 10,7 cm (H: 4.2 inch), ID: 3042750
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Lot 110
87th Tribal Art Auction

Small power half-figure "kakudji" ·  D. R. Congo, Luba/Kasongo · ID: 3042750

not available anymore
Provenance
Günther Filla, Bochum, Germany
Size
H: 10,7 cm
H: 4.2 inch

Description

wood, light and dark brown patina, remains of kaolin, fine carved facial features with skin scarifications, hole in the parting, abrasion of paint, base.
These small magical figures could be mounted on spikes or inserted in calabashs or baskets.

The object Small power half-figure “kakudji” with the object ID 3042750 was last part of the auction 87th Tribal Art Auction at November 11, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 110.

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