Power half figure "kakudji"
R. D. Congo, Luba
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Provenance
Lucas Ratton, Paris, FranceTaille
H: 28 cm
H: 11.0 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, two strings of blue glass beads, loincloth, cavity in the head filled with magical mass, sacrificial traces, min. dam., insect caused missing parts, cracks, abrasion of paint, base;
by enhancing the object with magical substances, the ritual specialist invites the spirit to inhabit the receptacle, which can then be used to assist with particular tasks.