A "Kwandalowa" healing vessel made of terracotta of the Longuda culture, possibly from Adamawa or Gombe state in Nigeria with the motif of a motherhood, an interesting arrangement of the child on the mother's back giving shape to this egg-shaped vessel. Both figures wear a cloak with ornaments. Some openings at the head of the vessel have been made for the pouring in and out of healing essences. Well preserved general condition.

These terracotta statues are very rare and only found among three very small unknown tribes: the CHAM, the MWANA and the LONGUDA (northern Benue River - northern Nigeria). These terracotta statues are also known as "pseudo vessels". The LONGUDA call them "Kwandalowa", the CHAM and the MWANA call them "Itinale". They were made until about 1920, and only some very old tribes still know about the use of these fascinating objects. Two variants were made: one to protect unborn and newborn children and newborn cattle, and the second variant offered here, the "Kuluk Kuluk", was intended to eliminate acute pain such as backache or toothache.

400 -500,- Euro

Height: 35 cm
Weight: 1,6 kg