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.