Fetish figure - Songye - Congo

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Description from the seller

The nkisi figures were provided by the wizard with various attributes to empower the figure: copper rings, snakeskin, textiles, red earth, etc..

In his rituals, the figures were used to provide protection.
For more details, look at the photos that are part of the description

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The nkisi figures were provided by the wizard with various attributes to empower the figure: copper rings, snakeskin, textiles, red earth, etc..

In his rituals, the figures were used to provide protection.
For more details, look at the photos that are part of the description

Sent with tracking

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood, textiles, metal
Country of origin
Congo
Ethnic group/culture
Songye
Height
21 cm
Indigenous object name
spirit
Width
0 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated period
1950-1960
BelgiumVerified
742
Objects sold
100%
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