Amulette "mikisi mihasi", 19e siècle ·  R. D. Congo, Luba · ID: 3048697

Description

tooth (Hippopotamus amphibius), base

These predominantly female pendants, mostly carved out of the curvature of a tooth, are supposed to commemorate certain, particularly revered ancestors. In their honour, the figurines are regularly rubbed with oil. They were mostly worn on the body, sometimes they are also said to have been attached to the scepters of chiefs.

Publications

AHDRC: 0030284

Remarques

This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.