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A nkisi (plural: mankisi) is a protective fetish statue carved by the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These power objects act as mediators between the spirits and humans to ensure protection, healing, or fertility.

Un nkisi (au pluriel mankisi) est une statue-fétiche protectrice sculptée par le peuple Songye de République Démocratique du Congo. Ces objets de pouvoir servent de médiateurs entre les esprits et les hommes pour assurer la protection, la guérison ou la fertilité.

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Songye - DR Congo  (No reserve price)

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A Songye wooden nkisi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, measuring 42 cm high, 15 cm wide and 15 cm deep, from a private collection, sold with a stand, authentic original, in good condition.

Songye - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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A Songye wooden nkisi from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, measuring 42 cm high, 15 cm wide and 15 cm deep, from a private collection, sold with a stand, authentic original, in good condition.

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