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African sculpture of a Songye or Luba nkisi figure representing a skeleton, carved in wood from the Congo, with a satin black patina and erosion.
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Songye or Luba African sculpture depicting a skeleton, not accompanied by information on the object's function.
Satin black patina. Erosion.
The Songye fetish, magical sculpture Nkisi, nkishi (pl. mankishi), acts as a mediator between gods and humans. Large-scale specimens are the collective property of an entire village, while smaller figures belong to an individual or a family. In the 16th century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle in Kasai, Katanga and in southern Kivu. Their society is organized patriarchally. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba with whom they are related through common ancestors. Divination, very present in their society, allowed the discovery of sorcerers and provided insights into the causes of misfortunes that afflicted individuals.
: "Le Sensible"
Search for African art.
Songye or Luba African sculpture depicting a skeleton, not accompanied by information on the object's function.
Satin black patina. Erosion.
The Songye fetish, magical sculpture Nkisi, nkishi (pl. mankishi), acts as a mediator between gods and humans. Large-scale specimens are the collective property of an entire village, while smaller figures belong to an individual or a family. In the 16th century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle in Kasai, Katanga and in southern Kivu. Their society is organized patriarchally. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba with whom they are related through common ancestors. Divination, very present in their society, allowed the discovery of sorcerers and provided insights into the causes of misfortunes that afflicted individuals.
: "Le Sensible"
Details
Era
After 2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 m
Width
13 cm
