Figurine

AF5196

From: Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5196
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Bakongo
Provenience Zaire | Kasai District | Belgian Congo
Section African
Materials Wood
Iconography Warthog
Description

Divining Figure used as a thief finder. Or oracle. Wooden figure of forest pig. Four fresh attachment holes in feet.

Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1924
Other Number 22 - Field No SF

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