Standing female figure with receptacle on the head
D. R. Congo, Yaka
not available anymore
Provenance
Jean-Marc Desaive, Soumagne, BelgiumSize
H: 18,5 cm
H: 7.3 inch
Description
wood, reddish brown patina, elaborate carved, head with plug-like projecting ears and peculiar grid-like mouth situated at the neck, the funnel-shaped headcrest is hollowed and lockable by a bamboo stopper, attached by leather strap and copper wire), socle;
figures like the pesent served as containers for magical substances exercised by the experts against illness, to avenge sorcery and for supernatural assistance in hunting.