Fetish statue Nkisi - Bakongo - DR Congo
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
Estimate € 220 - € 250
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This 35 cm Bakongo Nkisi fetish statue from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the mid-20th century, has a glass-covered abdominal charge and comes from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Bakongo magical-religious statuette with a ventral feature encased under a glass.
Posture with the torso leaning forward as a sign of power.
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Bakongo magical-religious statuette with a ventral feature encased under a glass.
Posture with the torso leaning forward as a sign of power.
Introduction to our expert house
Based in Belgium, our expert house and sales firm specializes in African and ethnographic art. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we benefit from a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with an almost 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions, and dispersals of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent, and accessible, with sales often offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Please check the condition of the objects in the photos before placing a bid.
Height is provided as an indication and does not bind the seller to any potential variance.
Shipping insured within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance, and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for further information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Fetish statue Nkisi
Ethnic group/ culture
Bakongo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
35 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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