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Amulet "korabohula/pinu" - Kulango - Ivory Coast
Ethnic group
Kulango
Origin
Ivory Coast
Provenance
Private collection - Northern Germany
Material
Bronze
Size
L: 3 cm
Description
Old, beautiful small amulet from the Kulango. Such figures represent nature spirits who live in the bush and water. The Kulango call them "korabohula" or "pinu" which means both "God" and "amulet". Their purpose is to protect people.

Lit.: Erd und Erze - Karl-Ferdinand Schädler - page 137
Die materialisierte Kultur der Ethnien der Volta-Region - Wilfrid Glar - page 99

Price:   200,00 EUR
Catalogue No.:  24-165
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