Kongo figure
Cultural codes in Bakongo art
This African wooden statue, of modest dimensions, is a very classic representation of a character in Bakongo statuary.
Kongo figures are very codified, in fact, this character represented standing slightly leaning forward here holds in his hand what is in fact a root of munkwisa, a hallucinogenic plant.
This posture intended to exacerbate his shamanic powers of vision and clairvoyance.
From a clothing point of view, we observe an outfit of European colonial origin then adopted by the natives.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 24 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, leather
- Country
- Condition
- Very good
Cultural codes in Bakongo art
This African wooden statue, of modest dimensions, is a very classic representation of a character in Bakongo statuary.
Kongo figures are very codified, in fact, this character represented standing slightly leaning forward here holds in his hand what is in fact a root of munkwisa, a hallucinogenic plant.
This posture intended to exacerbate his shamanic powers of vision and clairvoyance.
From a clothing point of view, we observe an outfit of European colonial origin then adopted by the natives.