Nkisi - Kongo Yombe - Democratic Republic of the Congo (No reserve price)

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Nkisi, wooden sculpture from the Kongo Yombe people in the Congo RDC, provenance Collection privée, height 11 cm, width 4 cm, depth 4 cm, period Fin du XXe siècle, condition Bon état.

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Fetish - wood - Kongo Yombe - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Among the Kongo people, nkisi play a central role in daily life.
These magico-religious statues, used for divination, protection, or curses.
They are undoubtedly today one of the most iconic forms of art of Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Fetish - wood - Kongo Yombe - Democratic Republic of the Congo

Among the Kongo people, nkisi play a central role in daily life.
These magico-religious statues, used for divination, protection, or curses.
They are undoubtedly today one of the most iconic forms of art of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Our guarantees:

- Sending of the package after receipt of payment (except weekends)
Communication of a package tracking number
Carefully packed

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Kongo Yombe
Country of Origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Nkisi
Height
11 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
4 cm
Provenance
Private collection
FranceVerified
Private

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