Tabwa Standing Figure of Saint Anthony / Toni Malau

Saint Anthony, child on his arm, cast small and heavy.

This bronze standing figure of Saint Anthony, known as Toni Malau, is recorded to the Tabwa of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Toni Malau figures are commonly associated with Congolese Christian tradition, where the saint was invoked for protection and good fortune. He stands upright in a long habit with a belted waist, one arm cradling a small child. The face is simple and round, and a short circular base supports it. The metal is golden brown, darker in the recesses.

About four inches tall. It fits a palm and a pocket.