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Object type
statuette
Materials
wood, cotton, metals > iron (and alloys), metals > copper (and alloys) > brass
Legend
This sculpture represents a woman with the hairstyle of a married woman. On her chest are two fibre plaits which was used a fertility charm. This statuette was possibly used by an ocimbanda (diviner or traditional practitioner).
Place of collecting
Angola > Benguela
Culture
Ovimbundu
Field collector
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963)
Acquisition related person
Royal Museums for Art and History - Brussels, as exchange
Date of acquisition
1967-12-29
Dimensions
30,6 cm x 9 cm x 7 cm
Inventory number
EO.1967.63.208
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