Small standing protective figure · D. R. Congo, Lulua · ID: 3038463
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Provenance
Jos Walscharts, Antwerp, BelgiumSize
H: 20 cm
H: 7.9 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, prominent horn, min. dam., small missing parts, base;
such small protective figures served the general well being, brought good luck and beauty, should protect pregnant women and increase fertility.
The object Small standing protective figure with the object ID 3038463 was last part of the auction 79th Tribal Art Auction at March 21, 2015 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 455.
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