Fetish figure - Democratic Republic of the Congo (No reserve price)

Songye Statues
Songye statues are often figures of power called mankishi (singular: nkishi). They were linked to the protection of the community, to healing, to justice, and to mediation with the spiritual world.
They are often recognizable by:
a head large in relation to the body;
geometric features and a severe expression;
a body carved in a relatively simplified manner;
sometimes nails, pieces of metal, substances or accessories, depending on the function of the piece;
an upright posture, giving an impression of strength and authority.