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Female power figure "nkisi"/ "nkishi", D. R. Congo, Yombe / Vili, Size: H: 24 cm (H: 9.4 inch), ID: 3046015
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Lot 317
93rd Tribal Art Auction

Female power figure "nkisi"/ "nkishi" ·  D. R. Congo, Yombe / Vili · ID: 3046015

sold EUR 3,000
Provenance
German Private Collection
Size
H: 24 cm
H: 9.4 inch

Description

wood, mirror glass, resin/ wax, rest.

This beautiful, finely worked figure shows mirrored eyes with painted pupils. Holding her breasts with both hands, she can certainly be seen in connection with fertility. The ritually filed teeth are proof that the figure represents a woman of high rank. The drill holes on the rear side were used for inserting or fixing magical charges.

Africa
Figures

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