A carved wooden figure wrapped with cloth and other organic materials. Used for protection by the traditional doctor in the Makonde tribe of Mozambique. Height: 6.5 in.
A wrapped fetish figure from the Samburu peoples of Kenya. Fierce warriors, the fetish was used in a ceremony to make the soldier invincible. Fine encrusted patina. Height: 8 in.
A medicine gourd from the Kaguru peoples from Tanzania. Stopper with full figure. Used by a traditional doctor for healing ceremonies. Fine patina with glass beads. Height: 8.5 in.
A fine medicine gourd from the Pare peoples of Tanzania. A figural stopper with beaded eyes. Used by traditional doctors for healing ceremonies. Fine oily patina. Height: 7 in.
