Walking stick - Wood
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Fetish nkishi from the Songye culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved in wood, 52 cm high by 15 cm wide by 13 cm deep, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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This Songye nkishi fetish, by virtue of its size, was intended to protect the village. Its power is an integral part of its sculpture but is greatly reinforced by the additional elements that accompany it: loincloth, summit horn, at the belt and in the ears, nails in the eyes, a metal plate fixed into the trunk.
All these elements contribute to the nkishi's protective power. The summit horn still embedded in the skull must be filled with a bishimba, a magical charge carried out by the master of divination.
The Songye African statues were carried on litters, as seen in the contextual photo. They are generally powerful and solid in appearance with a geometric approach.
This Songye nkishi fetish, by virtue of its size, was intended to protect the village. Its power is an integral part of its sculpture but is greatly reinforced by the additional elements that accompany it: loincloth, summit horn, at the belt and in the ears, nails in the eyes, a metal plate fixed into the trunk.
All these elements contribute to the nkishi's protective power. The summit horn still embedded in the skull must be filled with a bishimba, a magical charge carried out by the master of divination.
The Songye African statues were carried on litters, as seen in the contextual photo. They are generally powerful and solid in appearance with a geometric approach.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2 g
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
52 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1980-2000
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