Nkisi Kozo - Bakongo - DR Congo

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Nkisi Kozo, a Bakongo wooden figure from DR Congo dating from the late 20th century, with dimensions 36 cm high by 19 cm wide by 13 cm deep, weighing 1700 g, made of wood, iron and nails, in good condition, provenance Private collection, not supplied with a stand.

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Powerfull Nkisi Kozo from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo.
The Nkisi Kozo plays an important role in the Bakongo world of experience: this Nkisi statue is the connection between the worlds of the living and the dead. These Nkisi statues are always provided with dog’s heads because dogs are seen as the ultimate witch hunters.
Kozo statues are always richly provided with nails, metal blades, bones and other attributes which were applied by the Nganga (medicine man, fortune teller) to sanction requests or promises from tribe members.
This specimen is in a good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection.

Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery.

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Powerfull Nkisi Kozo from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo.
The Nkisi Kozo plays an important role in the Bakongo world of experience: this Nkisi statue is the connection between the worlds of the living and the dead. These Nkisi statues are always provided with dog’s heads because dogs are seen as the ultimate witch hunters.
Kozo statues are always richly provided with nails, metal blades, bones and other attributes which were applied by the Nganga (medicine man, fortune teller) to sanction requests or promises from tribe members.
This specimen is in a good condition.

Provenance: former private German collection.

Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery.

Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

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Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Nails, Iron (cast/wrought), Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Nkisi Kozo
Height
36 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
1700 g
Provenance
Private collection
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