Female pendant "Ikhoko" in the form of a miniature mask. Pende, DRC. Aluminium. Period 1940/1950. Rare. H 6,5 cm X 5,5 CM. Base included: H 10 cm Ikhoko had a major role in the circulation of vital principles, either by symbolizing the transmission from one generation to the next, or they helped the wearer to recover his vital force captured by a witch. They would therefore be either initiatory or therapeutic amulets. Provenance: Collection ??? Collection of Dr Smits, Belgium. A certificate from M Humblet accompanies this work.

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