Standing power figure "phuungu"
R. D. Congo, Suku
Vendu
600 €
Provenance
Michel Koenig, Brussels, BelgiumTaille
H: 19 cm
H: 7.5 inch
Description
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.