Zemanek-Münster

Standing anthropomorphic figure ·  D. R. Congo, Ubangi, Azande / Ngbandi border area · ID: 3049785

sold EUR 3,500
Provenance
Belgian Collection
Size
H: 31,5 cm
H: 12.4 inch

Description

wood, paint residues, beautiful rich patina, base

This beautiful figure may have been used in connection with the Mani Yanda secret society, whose main purpose was to ensure the general wellbeing: health, fertility and success in any undertaking.


The object Standing anthropomorphic figure with the object ID 3049785 was last part of the auction Sale 100 at April 15, 2023 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 64 achieved a sales price of EUR 3,500.

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