Small standing figure · D. R. Congo, Mbala · ID: 3032672
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Size
H: 17,5 cm
H: 6.9 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, cavities at the bottom (crypto fetish) and in the area of the head, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, on wooden base;
aside of helmet masks the Mbala have figures called “pindi”, which are usually part of a chiefs’ treasure. Other anthropomorphic power objects include small male and female pairs, that “nganga” used for healing ceremonies.
The object Small standing figure with the object ID 3032672 was last part of the auction 69th tribal art auction at June 2, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 420.
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