Figure magique "nkisi nkondi"
R. D. Congo, Yombe / Vili
Vendu
2 200 €
Provenance
Old Belgian CollectionAlfons Bermel, Berlin, Germany
Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, 27 February 2016, Lot 452
Bernhard Jäger, Frankfurt a. M., Germany
Taille
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch
Description
wood, pigment residues, base
At first glance, the figure is „naked“, that is, without a magical charge. However, the rudimentary arms suggest that the magic charge was once tied around the body.