Nkisi tiny figure Songye - SOLD OUT
Statuette of traditional african art of protection
Our gallery of African art today presents a remarkable statuette Nkisi (Nkishi) miniature Basongye. Imposing face reminiscent of the Kifwebe African Baluba masks. A small pearl necklace was placed on it. This is a protective figure worn by an individual, in the pocket.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 11 x 3 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
Statuette of traditional african art of protection
Our gallery of African art today presents a remarkable statuette Nkisi (Nkishi) miniature Basongye. Imposing face reminiscent of the Kifwebe African Baluba masks. A small pearl necklace was placed on it. This is a protective figure worn by an individual, in the pocket.