Figure magique "nkisi / nkishi"
R. D. Congo, Songye
Vendu
1 600 €
Provenance
Walter Stanley Schwab, Murten, Switzerland (“WS 94”) (2001)Taille
H: 40,5 cm
56,5 cm (with horn)
H: 15.9 inch
22.2 inch (with horn)
Description
wood, pigments, metal, plant fibre and animal materials, base
What is remarkable about this figure is that these magical appendages have been completely preserved. Besides skin and fur pieces of various animals, animal teeth, claws and shells there are various iron parts, coins and small packages with magical contents.
Publications
AHDRC: 0170825