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Stopper featuring the bust of a probably female figure. The torso and arms are swaddled in old, worn fabric. The face is classical, with two protrusions above the nose. The head is surmounted by a cylindrical structure housing a cavity holding a magic charge, which is plugged with a brass nail.
Wood with a beautiful patina of use, fabrics, cracks and a few minor chips.
Height: 21 cm
First part of the 20th century
Luba people, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Provenance: Helmut (1931-2021) and Marianne Zimmer, Zurich.
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