Sorcerer
Bakongo · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: MYA-3
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- Height
- 60 cm
- Material
- Wood, rope, feathers, fabric, raffia, bamboo foils and pigments
Sorcerer eating a root of the hallucinogenic plant “iboga”. In his belly he carries a prominent hole intended to keep the magic substances. An elliptical basket…
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Full original description
Sorcerer eating a root of the hallucinogenic plant “iboga”. In his belly he carries a prominent hole intended to keep the magic substances. An elliptical basket on the back and another basket on the side, fastened the set with strings. Dark statue. Fabric with feathers.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX or earlier.
- Recorded weight
- 3 g
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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