Nkisi Kozo - Bakongo - DR Congo (No reserve price)
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Nkisi Kozo, a Bakongo from the DR Congo, late 20th century, 25 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm, about 300 g, in good condition, provenance: former private German collection.
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Powerfull double headed Nkisi Kozo from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo. The Nkisi Kozo plays an important role in the Bakongo world of experience: this Nkisi statue is the connection between the worlds of the living and the dead. These Nkisi statues are always provided with dog's heads because dogs are seen as the ultimate witch hunters. Kozo statues are always richly provided with nails, metal blades, bones and other attributes which were applied by the Nganga (medicine man, fortune teller) to sanction requests or promises from tribe members. This specimen is in a good condition with traces of wear and tear. Forged nails and eyes made of glass(mirroring to scare away evil spirits).
Provenance: former private German collection.
Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Powerfull double headed Nkisi Kozo from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo. The Nkisi Kozo plays an important role in the Bakongo world of experience: this Nkisi statue is the connection between the worlds of the living and the dead. These Nkisi statues are always provided with dog's heads because dogs are seen as the ultimate witch hunters. Kozo statues are always richly provided with nails, metal blades, bones and other attributes which were applied by the Nganga (medicine man, fortune teller) to sanction requests or promises from tribe members. This specimen is in a good condition with traces of wear and tear. Forged nails and eyes made of glass(mirroring to scare away evil spirits).
Provenance: former private German collection.
Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Nails, Iron (cast/wrought), Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Nkisi Kozo
Height
8 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
300 g
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