€ 145,00
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Authentic ancestor figure from the Suku tribe of DR Congo. The majority of Suku figures were associated with Mbwoolo shrines. TSuku figures are multi-functional and sometimes have contradictory roles, for example, they were used to heal and to cause illness. Fair condition with a powerfull appearance, the wood contains traces of erosian. The figure is mounted on a wooden base.
Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm (Germany).
Object: | Ancestor figure |
Ethnic group: | Suku |
Country: | DR Congo |
Material: | Wood |
Estimated period: | Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: | Yes |
Dimensions: | 46x10x9 cm |
Weight: | 1000 gram |
Condition: | Fair |
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