LUMBU WHISTLE, GABON NSIBA" wooden whistle amulet for the "NKISI" cult, representing a figure mounted on the back of a dog. The headdress is a ponytail and the eyes are bulging. The pointed end of a small antelope horn is lodged in the base of the in the base of the figurative sculpture, invested with magical hunting powers. Beautiful patina polished by repeated applications of palm oil, padouk and charcoal. Height: 24 cm