Figure 'Nkisi' - Songye - DR Congo

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Wooden Nkisi figure from DR Congo of the Songye culture, height 33 cm, in good condition with a dark patina, showing old repairs on the arm and face, eyes set with metal nails, and a horn on the head containing magical substances.

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Description from the seller

Nkisi figures are believed to protect their owner from illnesses,
Protecting against witchcraft and misfortune, and fertility and
Guarantee happiness, which the seller, however, does not
Guarantee is assumed.
.
The offered figure is located despite the existing
Signs of aging and wear in good condition.
It has a dark patina on one arm and on the
Old repairs are visible on the face. For the eyes.
Metal nails were used, and at the head there is
a horn with 'magical substances'
.
Height: 33 cm

Nkisi figures are believed to protect their owner from illnesses,
Protecting against witchcraft and misfortune, and fertility and
Guarantee happiness, which the seller, however, does not
Guarantee is assumed.
.
The offered figure is located despite the existing
Signs of aging and wear in good condition.
It has a dark patina on one arm and on the
Old repairs are visible on the face. For the eyes.
Metal nails were used, and at the head there is
a horn with 'magical substances'
.
Height: 33 cm

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Figure 'Nkisi'
Height
33 cm
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Objects sold
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