Standing power figure "phuungu" · D. R. Congo, Yaka · ID: 3042433

Name: Standing power figure "phuungu"
SKU: 3042433
Availability: Discontinued

not available anymore

Size

H: 32 cm

H: 12.6 inch

Description

wood, slightly encrusted matt patina, polychrome paint, square opening for insertion of magical substances in the breast, drilled armpits (for attachment of further loading), min. dam., small missing part (right foot tip), cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
“phuungu” are owned by the head of a patrilineal kin group and may pass from father to son. Their primary function is to protect against witches and other enemies and for this purpose they are often placed on the wall near the roof supports in the interior of a dwelling.

The object Standing power figure “phuungu” with the object ID 3042433 was last part of the auction 86th Tribal Art Auction at May 27, 2017 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 489.

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