Janiform figure "kabeja" ·  R. D. Congo, Luba · ID: 3038240

Description

wood, dark brown patina, partly shiny, partly encrusted, two identical formed figures, male/female, arranged back to back, funnel-shaped superstructure for insertion of magical substances, min. dam., small missing parts, cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
“kabeja” figures are seen as visual icon of the primordial couple, the founders of the society. They are owned by the clan head known as the “fumu mwela”. “Kabeja” figures are presented at clan meetings led by the chief. They were used by individuals for multiple purposes: to ensure good relationship with primordial ancestors, to bring fertility and to protect against evil forces.

L’objet Janiform figure “kabeja” avec l’ID d’objet 3038240 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 79th Tribal Art Auction dans 21 mars 2015. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 450 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 200 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 3 000 €.

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