Small magical figure "nkisi"
R. D. Congo, Bakongo
Vendu
1 500 €
Provenance
Thomas Schulze, Berlin, GermanyTaille
H: 13,5 cm
H: 5.3 inch
Description
wood, light brown patina, min. remains of black paint, symmetrical body, delicate modelled facial features, glass eyes with painted pupils, a rectangular box in front of the body, filled with magical ingredients and closed with glass, a small pouch of animal skin with remains of pelt around the neck, slightly dam., rep. (right lower leg, box)