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Standing male ancestor figure "nkisi", D. R. Congo, Songye, Size: H: 26 cm (H: 10.2 inch), ID: 3042459
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Lot 461
86th Tribal Art Auction

Standing male ancestor figure "nkisi" ·  D. R. Congo, Songye · ID: 3042459

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Provenance
Lucas Ratton, Paris, France
Size
H: 26 cm
H: 10.2 inch

Description

wood, dark brown patina, sacrificial traces, blue glass bead necklace, typical posture, cavity in the navel for insertion of magical substances, slightly asymmetrical sad looking facial features, animal horn in the parting, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (base), fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base

Africa
Figures

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