Small power half-figure "kakudji"
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87th Tribal Art AuctionSmall power half-figure "kakudji"
D. R. Congo, Luba/Kasongo
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Günther Filla, Bochum, Germany | H: 4.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, light and dark brown patina, remains of kaolin, fine carved facial features with skin scarifications, hole in the parting, abrasion of paint, base.
These small magical figures could be mounted on spikes or inserted in calabashs or baskets.