Item # 897752
Bakota reliquary figures are placed in huts to watch over and protect the remains of the deceased. Known as mbulu ngulu, they are thought to be the ancestor himself, not a mere representation. Large, vigilant eyes on two faces, front and back, watch for evil spirits. The absence of a mouth indicates the mysterious, unspeakable nature of the afterworld. 23"H Appox. 5 lbs.
