Power figure "nkisi" ·  R. D. Congo, Songye · ID: 3040518

Description

wood, brown patina, remains of plant fibres, metal tags, neck rings from brass, the face stud with copper strips, the head crowned by animal horn, typical posture, rising from cylindrical base, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
among the Songe the most elaborate public rituals were organized on the day of the first quarter of a lunar cycle. The new moon signalled new life, fertility, and wealth, and was therefore associated with both the human life-cycle and the agricultural calendar. The spirits of the dead were venerated at this ritual time and all “mankisi” were recharged. The animal horn symbolizes power, fertility and fecundity.

L’objet Power figure “nkisi” avec l’ID d’objet 3040518 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 83rd Tribal Art Auction dans 28 mai 2016 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 460 a atteint un prix de vente de 5 000 €.

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Publications

Bomann-Museum (Hg.), Afrikanische Kunst, Sammlung Robert Lewitzki, Celle 2012, p. 20