Power half-figure "nkisi"
D. R. Congo, Songye
not available anymore
Size
H: 43,5 cm
H: 17.1 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, traces of red pigment, small round receptacle at the belly closed with small metal disc, tube wrapped with cord material, animal horn in the head, each equipment thought for charging with special substances enpowering the object, making it magical effective, slightly dam., traces of insect caused damage, base