Standing female figure with receptacle on the head ·  D. R. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3035284

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.