Ovimbundu sculpture
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