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Lot 351
97th Auction

Male power figure "nkisi" / "nkishi"

D. R. Congo, Songe / Luba
sold EUR 800
Provenance
Kegel-Konietzko, Hamburg, Germany
Harry Rosenberg, Hamburg, Germany
Size
H: 34 cm
H: 13.4 inch

Description

wood, insect caused damage

The figure shows a mixed style. The angular geometric body shapes are reminiscent of Songe figures, the facial features (especially the eye area) and hairstyle are more reminiscent of Luba figures.

Africa
Figures

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