Large Songye Fetish Fertility Nkisi Power Figure - Congo DRC
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Large Songye Fetish Fertility Nkisi Power Figure - Congo DRC:
$2250.00
Songye Fetish Fertility Nkisi Power Figure -Congo DRC
wood, partly encrusted brown patina, animal skin loincloth,metal tags in the forehead area, crowned by a big horn, circular piercing in the back, min. dam., cracks, slight traces of abrasion, on wooden base; the multiple chiefdoms forming the Songe cultural complex are particularly known for their variety and abundance of magical figures (\"mankisi\"; sing. \"nkisi\") which are used to alleviate a host of personal and communal problems. The external attachments to magical figures are intended to augment the visual impact of the \"nkisi\". The horn set into the cranium symbolizes power, fertility and abundance.
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* Dimensions : 72 cm Height X 33 cm Width
Large Songye Fetish Fertility Nkisi Power Figure - Congo DRC:
$2250.00