Three power half figures · D. R. Congo · ID: 3034187
Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany
Description
wood, a) female half figure “kakudij”, Luba, h: 8 cm, cavity for magical substances in the head, slightly dam., crack, socle; b) half figure “kakudij” with conical-shaped fastener for the cavity containing magical loading, Luba, h: 11,5 cm, slightly dam., socle; c) figural charm in shape of an “nkisi”, Songe, h: 8 cm, opening for magical loading in belly and head, drilled holes for support backside, metal socle.
The object Three power half figures with the object ID 3034187 was last part of the auction 72nd tribal art auction at March 9, 2013 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 122 achieved a sales price of EUR 450.
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