2.048 African Art: Kongo - Balega tribe - Fertility figure - 19cm

Country: Kongo, Southwestern Africa

Tribe: Balega

Usage: These dolls were used to prepare tribal girls during puberty as this dolls were given to the chosen girl prior the initiation and fertility rituals. Healing herbs were added to the hole in the head as it was part of the ritual.

Size: 19cm

Comment:  The figure has a good patina from regular handling.