Power half-figure "nkisi"
D. R. Congo, Songye
not available anymore
Provenance
European Private CollectionIrwin 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