VILI, Democratic Republic of Congo. - Lot 203

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VILI, Democratic Republic of Congo. - Lot 203
VILI, Democratic Republic of Congo. Nkisi Mbumba" magical object in the form of a woven basket containing a chimpanzee skull encased in a clay gangue. This example stands out for its large volume and the presence of a receptacle sealed by a mirror. Dim : 29x18x13 cm (at sight). Minor accidents. VILI, Democratic Republic of Congo. Nkisi Mbumba" magic object in the form of a woven basket containing a chimpanzee skull encased in a clay gangue. Size: 16x11x13 cm. Note : Handled by a diviner, the mbumba was also used to directly identify the author of a trouble or a sorcerer during a complex ceremony called liboka, which the whole village had to attend.
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