Lot: 264

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Petite sculpture d'oiseau "kolokolo" (Pic)

R. D. Congo, Holo

Provenance Taille Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation
H: 12,3 cm Cet objet n’est plus disponible.

wood, pigments, encrusted patina, base

According to F. Mottas, these bird sculptures have a guardian and protective function.

In the houses, sometimes erected on the roof, these guardian birds are intended to bring good fortune to the inhabitants (cf. AHDRC 0016787).