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1.2201 African Art: Angola - Tschokwe tribe - Healing figure - 29cm
1.2201 African Art: Angola - Tschokwe tribe - Healing figure - 29cm
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Country: Angola, Southwestern Africa
Tribe: Tschokwe
Usage: This man of rank - symbolized by his high hat - has being used as 'Healing figure' and various herbs have being placed into his square stomach opening. Then this mixture was placed on the patients area that needed healing.
Size : 29cm
Comment: The forehead was touched to receive the blessing of the ancestors hence shows a good patina from handling.
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