109 Janiform Power Figure Kusu People, DRC, 2nd half of 20th century 31cm high Kusu art is relatively rare and is highly influenced by the neighbouring Luba, Songye, and Hemba peoples. Power figures like this with the artistic janiform design (two heads/two sides) and opening for ritual substances were used as instruments to bring good fortune, protect, heal, tell the future, and counteract evil. Nice patina £1750-2800
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