Auction 104 After sale
Zemanek-Münster

Standing male amulet figure

D. R. Congo, Lulua
sold EUR 3,200
Provenance
Paul Timmermans, Diepenbeek, Belgium
René David, Basel, Switzerland (1971)
Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Size
H: 16 cm
H: 6.3 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, red pigment remains, of typical form with accentuated navel and scarification marks at the neck, hole on top of the head, min. dam., fissures, slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base;
such small protective figures served the general well being, brought luck and beauty, should protect pregnant women and increase fertility.


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