Male power figure "buti"
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Lot: 346
96th AuctionMale power figure "buti"
D. R. Congo, Teke
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Belgian Collection Zemanek-Münster, 14 March 2009, Lot 418 |
H: 7.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, tapestry nails, base
These figures were loaded with medicines "bilongo" or "bonga", which were assembled according to the purpose of the respective figure.
Hunting societies had hunting fetishes "bundzi", other fetishes were supposed to bring luck in commercial transactions or to protect on journeys. The functions were manifold.
