Quatre figures magiques "m-mbwoolu"
R. D. Congo, Yaka / Suku
Vendu
800 €
Provenance
Robert Lewitzki, Celle, GermanyTaille
H: 12,5 cm - 17,5 cm
H: 4.9 inch - 6.9 inch
Description
wood, each mounted on base
These figures are used by the “m-mbwoolu-tsyo” ritual institution. They show most different forms, often figures with missing limbs or jani-form, as the present.
They were used by the magic priest “nganga” to cure diseases.