Zemanek-Münster

Small magical figure "nkisi"

D. R. Congo, Bakongo
sold EUR 1,500
Provenance
Thomas Schulze, Berlin, Germany
Size
H: 13,5 cm
H: 5.3 inch

Description

wood, light brown patina, min. remains of black paint, symmetrical body, delicate modelled facial features, glass eyes with painted pupils, a rectangular box in front of the body, filled with magical ingredients and closed with glass, a small pouch of animal skin with remains of pelt around the neck, slightly dam., rep. (right lower leg, box)


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