Luba or Kusu Male Power Half Figure (Kakudji) belthook living primarily through fishing

living primarily through fishing

Such armlets were traditionally worn by Asmat men as symbols of strength

particularly in the sacrifice of captives

They are said to have been given to humans by Legba

the bone of an individual who died violently—or alternatively

Luba or Kusu Male Power Half Figure (Kakudji) belthook living primarily through fishingLuba or Kusu people, early to mid 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo Impressive and evocative male power half figure, known as a kakudji, expertly hand carved from a single block of wood and finished in a rich espresso toned surface. This compelling exampleclosely aligned with the Kasongo stylestands upright with long tubular arms extending downward, the hands clasping a prominent protruding stomach that emphasizes the accentuated navel, a