Standing male power figure "phuungu"
D. R. Congo, Yaka
not available anymore
Provenance
Museum Berg en Dal, The NetherlandsSize
H: 59 cm
H: 23.2 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, kaolin, indigo blue and red pigment, dotted painting in some areas, overall stained patina with glittering pigments, square opening for insertion of magical substances in the breast, closed by metal plate which is fixed by nails, drilled holes at arms for attachment of further paraphernalias, metal ring, slightly dam. (left arm), minor missing parts, cracks, traces of insect caused damage (both feet), abrasion of paint, base