Zemanek-Münster

Standing power figure "phuungu"

D. R. Congo, Suku
sold EUR 600
Provenance
Michel Koenig, Brussels, Belgium
Size
H: 19 cm
H: 7.5 inch

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, wrapped in fabric, just the head remained free, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
“phuungu” figures served as containers for protective magical power exercised by the experts against illness and to avenge sorcery.


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