Nkisi power fetish with cowrie shells - DR Congo (No reserve price)

Ritual fetish in carved wood, presenting an anthropomorphic silhouette with stylized forms. The face, characterized by wide, half-closed eyes outlined with a whitish material, gives the whole piece a meditative and mysterious expression.

The torso is adorned with several cowrie shells, elements traditionally associated with protection, prosperity, and spiritual forces. Remains of textile, plant fibers, and ritual materials are still visible on the sculpture, testifying to its use in a ceremonial context.

The antique patina, residual blue and red pigments, and traces of wear related to age reinforce its authenticity and ethnographic character.