BAKONGO, CONGO
WOOD,GLASS,METAL HEIGHT 58CM

This fetish figure served for the sole purpose of protecting the monarch from evil doers. The glass inserts demonstrate the wisdom of clairvoyance, the ability to pick up any enemy. Powerful potion is inserted inside a thick neck brace, and metal objects and nails have been hammered into the body to provide additional strength and wisdom  to detect the culprits who are out to deceive the monarch. The right hand was holding a spear, in this case not for defence, but for pointing out the culprits.