Figure magique "nkisi" / "nkishi"
R. D. Congo, Songye-Tetela
Prix
10 000 €
Frais supplémentaires : 27% de commission, TVA, expédition et assurance transport
Provenance
German Private CollectionAdrian Schlag, Brussels, Belgium
Taille
H: 42 cm
H: 16.5 inch
Description
wood, glass beads, plant fibres,
The striking face, neck and shoulders are covered in a sweating, sticky sacrificial patina. The figure is magically charged in several places (belly, chest, back of the head). Opening in the parting.
Publications
Expo cat.: "Civilisations Brussels Art Fair", Brussels: Civilisations - Art in Brussels, 2024: 9AHDRC: 0209739