Small power figure "mbulenga"
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Lot: 332
94th Tribal Art AuctionSmall power figure "mbulenga"
D. R. Congo, Lulua (Luluwa)
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| French Collection | H: 8.1 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, pigment remains, base
This figures were used by a cult called "bwanga bwa bwimpe". The "bwimpe" cult was meant first and foremost to safeguard and foster the fertility of a young mother and the beauty and health of a young child or newborn.
Fagaly, William, Ancestors of Congo Square, New Orleans 2011, p. 326
