YOMBE, Kongo, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hardwood, dark reddish-brown patina, cord. Ndibu" bell with internal clappers used by the Nganga (ritual specialist) during his magical manipulations. The handle is in the shape of a standing figure and the bell is finely decorated with geometric motifs. H. 25 cm. Literature: "MAYOMBE", ritual statuettes from the Congo. Mark Derez, Liesbet Nys, Hein Vanhee, Anne Verbrugge. Published by Lannoo, 2010. Page 130.