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Ivory figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, 1890-1930

This small ivory figure is attributed to the Bahuana people of the Democratic Republic of Congo in central Africa. It shows a woman in labour covering her ears with her hands. It is thought to be a protective amulet for women in childbirth, a time when both mother and baby are at risk. maker: Bahuana Place made: Democratic Republic of Congo

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Creatore

  • Science Museum, London

Argomento

  • statue
  • traditional medicine
  • amulet
  • Traditional African medicine