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Lot Essay
Such male figures, known as madingu were used by the nganga kula to destroy the roving evil spirits minkuyu
Details
A FINE BEMBE MALE FIGURE
Standing holding a gun in the left hand and a knife in the right, the coiffure in a broad plait swept to one side, one eye retaining porcelain inlay, scarification about the abdomen, anal cavity, dark glossy patina with scorched embellishments
14cm. high
Standing holding a gun in the left hand and a knife in the right, the coiffure in a broad plait swept to one side, one eye retaining porcelain inlay, scarification about the abdomen, anal cavity, dark glossy patina with scorched embellishments
14cm. high
Literature
Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.59, fig.50
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.