Mbulu Ngulu
Origin: South Gabon
Culture: Kota, Obamba
Materials: wood, copper and brass plates, iron ring
Dating: early 20th century
Dimensions: height 59 cm (23.23″)
A distinctive feature of the Obamba, clearly visible in this specimen, is the massive, protruding forehead that casts a shadow over the cabochon eyes. To complete the iconography, this mbulu ngulu features a crown decorated with an eye motif, a symbol of clairvoyance and connection to the world of the ancestors.
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