{"product_id":"african-dr-congo-doll-pende-people-minganji-dancer","title":"African DR Congo Doll Pende People Minganji Dancer","description":"\u003cp\u003eca 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 12.625\" x 3\" x 3.5\" D Stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved Head and Base with Raffia Stripped Straw Like Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis doll represents a Minganji. Minganji are spirits of ancestors (Mvumbi) who come to dance at important events held by the Pende people living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The dance costumes are entirely made of raffia with masks made of wood. The Pende believe that the ancestor spirits can do good or bad within the community so they honor them in various rituals to keep them happy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976547754149,"sku":"221107-598","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/221107-598_1.jpg?v=1760565657","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/african-dr-congo-doll-pende-people-minganji-dancer","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}