Description: wood, red pigment "tukula", base Figures of the Mbala are generally called "pindi" and belong to a chief's treasure. Present figure was probably used by a diviner "nganga" for healing ceremonies. Continent: Africa
Dimensions: H: 50,5 cm, H: 19,9 inch
Condition Report: See description
Literature: Felix, Marc L., 100 Peoples of Zaire and their Sculpture, Brussels 1987, p. 102 f.
Provenance: Michel Koenig, Brussels, Belgium