Figure masculine magique "nkisi/ nkishi" ·  R. D. Congo, Songe, Kalebwe · ID: 3047018

Description

wood, animal horn, pigments, base

This figure shows a beautiful rich, in places slightly sticky sacrificial patina. The antelope horn still sticking in the head symbolizes strength, fertility and abundance. Remains of magical charge “bishimba” has preserved in the abdominal cavity.

This was specially customized by the medicine man “nganga” to the personal needs of the respective client, or his problem or the solution of the same.

These little “nkisi” were made for the private use of an individual and were kept in their owner’s home. In order to motivate the ancestors to provide assistance, suppliants offer prayers and sacrifices to them.

L’objet Figure masculine magique “nkisi/ nkishi” avec l’ID d’objet 3047018 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 101e vente aux enchères dans 11 novembre 2023 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 334 a atteint un prix de vente de 5 000 €.

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