Fetish figurine Kaniok - Bena Kanioka - DR Congo

Anthropomorphic figure Kaniok. Wood. Male figure with a circular base; the pose is highly articulated (bent legs). The hairstyle consists of upward-oriented, spiral volumes. The neck is surrounded by necklaces of old beads, while the torso and hips are fitted with bundles that are strapped with bands; these serve various functions: protection, mediation, and social status. Heterogeneous appearance with local traces of ritual actions. Provenance: Barthels, Maastricht. Condition: Good.

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