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Object type
statuette
Materials
wood
Legend
This statuette is the representation of a powerful spirit with a direct link to Ovimbundu royalty. The main activity of this supernatural being is associated with hunting. He was paid homage when the hunters hung up the remains of dead animals in front of his dwelling or altar.
Place of collecting
Angola > Benguela
Culture
Ovimbundu
Acquisition related person
Royal Museums for Art and History - Brussels, as exchange, Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963), as donor
Date of acquisition
1967-12-29
Dimensions
34,9 cm
Inventory number
EO.1967.63.613
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