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"Dibu" wooden bell Vili or Yombe Bakongo Kongo people ART PREMIER African

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"Dibu" wooden bell Vili or Yombe Bakongo Kongo people ART PREMIER African

Item Details

Description

Very pretty wooden bell sculpture of a couple back to back
Bells of this type, small objects of prestige, were used by the people of Lower Congo (Bakongo, Vili, Yombe, Woyo) during initiation rites, divination, as well as for therapeutic purposes, their music being meaningful attract ancestors, benevolent spirits and chase away vengeful spirits
Based on the characters' headdresses, it appears to be Vili
Height 22 cm
Condition: Medium One of the bell leaves is detached
Stand display is NOT included

Reserve: $60.00

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