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ZIMBA people Fetish "magical" Figure statue Congo Drc

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ZIMBA people Fetish "magical" Figure statue Congo Drc

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Description

Title: ZIMBA people Fetish "magical" Figure statue Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1036

Additional Information: CONGO DRC
Probably ZIMBA Fetish
Rare and beautiful fetish with very stylized forms
On the head, ther is a small textile bag lined with cowrie shells which probably contains a mixture of "magic" substances
The Zimba are a people living in Eastern Drc.
They are culturally close to the Luba
And their art seems to be also influenced by the Lega
CHARACTERISTICS :
TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure, fétiche
ETHNICAL GROUP : Zimba ?
ORIGINE : Congo Drc
MATERIAL : Wood, textile, shells (cauris)
DIMENSIONS : 15 3/4 inches high
17 1/4 with the base
CONDITION : Medium
Please have a look on the pictures.

Reserve: $665.00

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