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A Banja male figure browse these categories for related items... All Items: Hidden: Viewable: Pre 1930: item # 943180 Please refer to our stock # Z89 when inquiring.
michael cichon tribal arts P.O. Box 5919 Bradenton, FL 34281 941.224.0440 Guest Book $6,500.00 |
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| This faceted, roughly cut wooden figure comes from the extreme northwestern edge of D.R.Congo, close to the Central African Republic. It was made by Banja or possibly a mix of Banja / Ngbandi peoples. The wood is heavy and dense and shows a remarkably old, softened patina from handling. Known as 'bekimi,' male and female figures in this region are thought to be used in therapeutic rituals. Note the figure's exaggerated ears and open hands, possibly indicative of the type of apotropaic role it played when in use . Standing 12.75" H x 5.50" W, excluding the base. Conservatively, I date this figure to the early 20th century, but it could be much older. From a private Florida collection formed more than 38 years ago. | ||||||||
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