Standing figure with hat · D. R. Congo, Pende · ID: 3034877
sold
EUR 1,800
Size
H: 13 cm
H: 5.1 inch
Description
ivory, drilled holes in place of ears, anus and genitalia, missing parts (both feet);
the openings were filled with magical substances and the figure used as a charm with the task to protect its owner from illness and evil spirits. Grooves on the inside of the arms could derive from the constant rubbing of cord (for attachment).
The object Standing figure with hat with the object ID 3034877 was part of the auction 73rd tribal art auction on May 25, 2013. The object with the lot number 345 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,800 with an asking price of EUR 1,500.
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