Standing power figure "phuungu" · R. D. Congo, Suku · ID: 3041855
Vendu
600 €
Provenance
Michel Koenig, Brussels, BelgiumDescription
wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, wrapped in fabric, just the head remained free, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base;
“phuungu” figures served as containers for protective magical power exercised by the experts against illness and to avenge sorcery.