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Power half-figure "nkisi", D. R. Congo, Songye, Size: H: 18 cm (H: 7.1 inch), ID: 3041936
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Lot 430
85th Tribal Art Auction

Power half-figure "nkisi" ·  D. R. Congo, Songye · ID: 3041936

not available anymore
Provenance
European Private Collection
Irwin Hersey, New York, USA
Scott Rodolitz, New York, USA
Mark Eglinton, New York, USA
Size
H: 18 cm
H: 7.1 inch

Description

wood, reddish brown patina, slightly sticky in some areas, loincloth from fine grass fibre, receptacle on the head including magical ingredients (horn/bone, mass) only preserved in parts, slightly dam., minor missing parts (head/shoulders backside), base

Africa
Figures

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