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SKU: 221107-598

African DR Congo Doll Pende People Minganji Dancer

$150.00

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ca 1960

Size 12.625" x 3" x 3.5" D Stand

Hand Carved Head and Base with Raffia Stripped Straw Like Body

Excellent Condition

This doll represents a Minganji. Minganji are spirits of ancestors (Mvumbi) who come to dance at important events held by the Pende people living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The dance costumes are entirely made of raffia with masks made of wood. The Pende believe that the ancestor spirits can do good or bad within the community so they honor them in various rituals to keep them happy.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: African

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Africa

Dimensions: 12.63 in

Category: Dolls - Other

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