Standing male figure

Description

wood, encrusted reddish brown patina, cavities at the bottom (crypto fetish) and in the area of the head, raised middle crest and neck lobe, min. dam., small missing parts (foot tips), cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base;
“pindi” is the general name for figures of the Mbala, which were usually part of the chief’s treasure. Present figure could have been part of a male/female pair that “nganga” used for healing ceremonies.