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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
Kongo / Bakongo
Material(s)
Wood, leather
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Condition
Very good