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Anthropomorphic power figure "nkishi" (pl. "mankishi"), D. R. Congo, Songye, Size: H: 59,5 cm (H: 23.4 inch), ID: 3052634

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3052634

Anthropomorphic power figure "nkishi" (pl. "mankishi") · D. R. Congo, Songye · ID: 3052634

Price

EUR 2,500

plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance

Provenance

Joseph Christiaens, Brussels, Belgium

Size

H: 59,5 cm

H: 23.4 inch

Description

wood, pigments, remnants of the magical charge can be found in the small opening in the abdomen and in the tube tied around the body.

The object Anthropomorphic power figure “nkishi” (pl. “mankishi”) with the object ID 3052634 was part of the auction Auction 105 on November 15, 2025, lot number 375 at that time and is currently available for EUR 2,500 in Open sale.

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