Zemanek-Münster

Standing figure

D. R. Congo, Luba
not available anymore
Provenance
Alexandre Claes, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 30,5 cm
H: 12.0 inch

Description

light wood, black patina, drilled holes in the head and between the legs (“cryptofetish”), filled with magical substances, peculiar depiction of the feet, slightly dam. (nose, prominent Adam’s apple), strong abrasion of paint (above all on the face and in the neck area), wooden base;
the cavities filled with mass refer to a function as power figure.


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