LUMBU CHARM, GABON
Muswinga" wooden amulet depicting... Lot 560
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LUMBU CHARM, GABON
Muswinga" wooden amulet depicting a figure seated on a stool, a sign of high rank in society, with hands on knees. Classic "Ighodu" hairstyle in a sagittal shell ending in a ponytail, a distinctive mark of KONGO royalty. Round face with half-closed almond-shaped eyes.
Beautiful patina polished by repeated applications of palm oil, padouk and charcoal. The figure rests on a "Nkata" interlace evoking the cycle of life and the mystical support required by the amulet's wearer.
Late 19th - early 20th century
Height: 16.5 cm
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