Standing female figure
D. R. Congo, Mbala
sold
EUR 3,400
Provenance
Charles Wesley Hourdé, Paris, France (2005/06)Size
H: 32 cm
H: 12.6 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown patina (“babala”), hairdo and feet dyed in black, brass tags at navel and breasts, drilled holes underneath left arm, through ears and at the bottom (“cryptofetish”), slightly dam. (fine cracks), rep. (both foot tips), base;
used by the “nganga” for healing ceremonies.