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Prosperity and Fertility Post - "XX"

Zaire people, Zaire, Congo DRC.

Prosperity and fertility post

Object details

Period: Mid-19th century
Material: Carved iron wood
Dimensions: H 250 cm, W 30 cm
Collection ID: AmAA-FF-0257

Very rare example of work of art made of iron wood. Sculpture made from one piece of carved iron wood (weight of the sculpture 200 kg). The post symbolized ... and was installed in front of the shrine or house.