Description:
A unique and fascinating ethnographic figure designed after the Pende Munganji spirit dancers of Zaire. This doll represents the spirits of the ancestors and is used in Pende initiation ceremonies and other important events.
The figure is made of wood with a hand-woven raffia material and is pigment painted on the head. These dolls, dating back to the 1950s, are a rare find and are not commonly available. They are true works of world doll art and a wonderful addition to any ethnographic or cultural collection.
The Pende people are an ethnic group in the south-western Democratic Republic of the Congo, and this doll serves as a beautiful representation of their unique culture and traditions.
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Dimensions:
37 cm high / 8 cm large