Small standing protective figure ·  D. R. Congo, Lulua · ID: 3034018

Description

wood, slightly encrusted brown patina, blackened in parts, the neck showing tribe-typical tattoos, crowned by a cylindrical horn, min. dam., minor missing parts (left foot tip), traces of abrasion, on base;
such small protective figures served the general well being, brought luck and beauty, should protect pregnant women and increase fertility.

The object Small standing protective figure with the object ID 3034018 was last part of the auction 71st tribal art auction at November 24, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 404 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,000.

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