Female Power Figure
Kusu people, D.R. Congo
Circa: Early 20th century
Provenance: Lucien van de Velde, Antwerp
Height: 6 ¼” / 16cm
Figures such as this were used for personal protection. They embodied ancestral spirits who would protect the owner from harm. The shiny patina resulted from the ritual application of palm oil by a spiritual practitioner.
$3000
