Songye Nkishi figure
€200.00
This Nkishi comes from the Songye tradition, an ethnic group originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Songye have developed a distinctive stylistic identity for their sculptures, influenced by cultural ties with neighboring ethnic groups.
The Nkishi are protective sculptures of the Songye people, and they were believed to have connections with the spirit of an ancestor, the founder of a clan, a heroic warrior, etc. This explains their anthropomorphic appearance. Larger Nkishi watched over a clan, while smaller ones were used for family or personal purposes.
Shipping fees
02453
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- 2nd half XXth
- Size
- 32 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, accessories
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Vintage
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This Nkishi comes from the Songye tradition, an ethnic group originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Songye have developed a distinctive stylistic identity for their sculptures, influenced by cultural ties with neighboring ethnic groups.
The Nkishi are protective sculptures of the Songye people, and they were believed to have connections with the spirit of an ancestor, the founder of a clan, a heroic warrior, etc. This explains their anthropomorphic appearance. Larger Nkishi watched over a clan, while smaller ones were used for family or personal purposes.