Statue Ofika MBOLE YELA figure African Tribal Art Congo

CONGO DRC

Beautiful OFIKA Mbole - Bambole or Yela figure
The Ofika are representations of a hanged prisoner.
These statues served as a warning to anyone
who wanted to break the rules of the Lilwa,
power association.
Superb stylization
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue.
Ofika is the term used in the local language.
ETHNICAL GROUP: Mbole (Bambole) or Yela.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood, shells (cauris)
DIMENSIONS: About 13 3/4 high.
CONDITION: Medium - Bad
Please have a look on pictures.

Reserve: $425.00

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