Unidentified

Seated Male Healer/ Diviner Figure Holding Bells (bimbi)

n.d.

Category
Culture
Bembe
Place Made
Republic of the Congo
Materials
Wood, porcelain
Measurements
11 x 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in (27.94 x 11.7475 x 9.4996 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.113
Description

Male figure with enlarged sexual organs seated on haunches with upraised knees, elaborate scarification on front of torso, holding musical instruments (possibly bells) upraised at sides. Musical instruments are circular with diamond patterning on sides, each having four tubular extensions. Mouth is open, figure has rounded flat beard, almond-shaped eyes with white insets, and is wearing skull cap.