Songye - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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An nkisi (or nkishi) among the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a statue or magical-religious fetish endowed with spiritual authority. It serves as a protector against the forces of evil, a guarantor of social cohesion, and a mediator between the divine world and humans.

An nkisi (or nkishi) among the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a statue or magical-religious fetish endowed with spiritual authority. It serves as a protector against the forces of evil, a guarantor of social cohesion, and a mediator between the divine world and humans.

Details

Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Songye
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
38 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
12 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
92.86%
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