Small standing protective figure
D. R. Congo, Lulua
not available anymore
Provenance
Gilbert Lavarino, Geneva, SwitzerlandAntonio Fiacco, Fehraltorf/Zurich, Switzerland
Size
H: 16 cm
H: 6.3 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, face with rich scarification marks, dam., missing parts through insect caused damage, fine cracks, base;
such small protective figures served the general well being, brought luck and beauty, should protect pregnant women and increase fertility.