Three power half figures "kakudji" ·  R. D. Congo, Luba · ID: 3034130

Description

wood, dark brown patina, traces of black paint in some areas, a) fine twisted cord material around the hips, h: 8,5 cm, big hands resting aside the accentuated navel, cavity in the head filled with clay-like mass, metal plate; b) a column-like torso rising from a disc-shaped base, cavity in the head, h: 8,3 cm, slightly dam.; c) h: 6,8 cm, metal plate;
two of the figures provided with holes in the head for insertion of magical ingredients. By supplying the object in this way, the ritual specialist invites the spirit to inhabit the receptacle, which can then be used to assist with particular tasks.