Standing female power figure
R. D. Congo, Yaka
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Provenance
Hans Hess, Basel, Switzerland (1979)Eduard Hess, Basel, Switzerland
Taille
H: 22,5 cm
H: 8.9 inch
Description
wood, shiny brown patina, remains of pigments, rectangular cavitiy in the belly filled with magical mass, typical coiffure, min. dam., minor missing parts, on base;
such figures served as containers for protective magical power exercised by the experts against illness, to avenge sorcery and for supernatural assistance in hunting.