Two power figures - D. R. Congo
wood, a) figure, Bembe, fabric, cord, metal pendant, collection number "WS 226", h: 10,3 cm; b) half figure "kabeja", Hemba, Muhona, fabric, cavity in the head filled with magical mass, insect caused damage, collection number "WS 215", h: 13,4 cm, each mounted on base
The small Bembe figurine accompanied Schwab on several hospital stays (1991-2001), during which he had to endure difficult operations. He survived all of them and noted the figure: "every time ?it?was" there..."
Provenance:
Walter Stanley Schwab), Murten, Switzerland (coll. in situ, 1968/69) (a & b)
Expertise:
Paolo Morigi, 26 November 1979, Maglioso-Lugano (b)
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wood, a) figure, Bembe, fabric, cord, metal pendant, collection number "WS 226", h: 10,3 cm; b) half figure "kabeja", Hemba, Muhona, fabric, cavity in the head filled with magical mass, insect caused damage, collection number "WS 215", h: 13,4 cm, each mounted on base
The small Bembe figurine accompanied Schwab on several hospital stays (1991-2001), during which he had to endure difficult operations. He survived all of them and noted the figure: "every time ?it?was" there..."
Provenance:
Walter Stanley Schwab), Murten, Switzerland (coll. in situ, 1968/69) (a & b)
Expertise:
Paolo Morigi, 26 November 1979, Maglioso-Lugano (b)
Condition Report: See description
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