Zemanek-Münster

Three power half figures "kakudij"

D. R. Congo, Luba
sold EUR 600
Provenance
a) Joseph Christiaens, Brussels, Belgium
b) Peter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany
Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, Germany

Description

wood, a) with remains of blackish mass on the flat head, shiny black, in parts greyish brown patina, h: 11,3 cm, minor chips (left side of the head); b) with leather loincloth and cavity in the head, which originally was filled with magical substances, dull greyish brown patina, h: 8 cm, hairline cracks (left side of the head); additional: c) half figure with loincloth of fine cord material and small pieces of fluffy pelt, h: 10 cm, openings in ears and head, the latter filled, matt brown patina, abrasion


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