The Dinka people are a Nilotic ethnic group living in South Sudan. They mostly live along river Nile, from Mangala to Renk, in regions of Bahr el Ghazal, Upper Nile and Abyei Area of the Ngok Dinka in South Sudan. They are famous for their rituals in marriage, and cultural demonstrations in various ceremonies. Such clay fetishes were revered for their magical healing powers. This is a rare female Dinka Clay fetish uniquely made with formidable features, it is short, slightly bent with deeply incised streaks around the waist, short arms and an elaborate hairstyle. It is rough, shows signs of abrasion, wear and tear due to usage, this figure looks old.
- Material: Clay
- Age: 50-60yrs
- Origin: Sudan
- Condition: Good
- SKU: CMI-100
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 19.5 x 3 cm