Nkisi power figure - Songye - Congo - SOLD
The famous Nkishi figure in African traditional art
These spectacular African fetish statues are among the most prized in Africa, and are used by the Basongye (Songye) to guard against misfortune and lightning. There are often hanging accessories such as cords, saddlebags, skin, nails, etc. This figure Nkishi still has his horn containing the magic charge called Bishimba, placed by the wizard Nganga. Very beautiful expression of the face. Browse our art gallery site to find other beautiful collection Mankishi fetishes.
Ces fétiches spectaculaires sont parmi les plus prisés d'Afrique, et sont utilisés par les SongyeProvenance : collection privée Belgique Datation : années 1950 Dimensions : 42 x 12 cm Matériau : bois
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
The famous Nkishi figure in African traditional art
These spectacular African fetish statues are among the most prized in Africa, and are used by the Basongye (Songye) to guard against misfortune and lightning. There are often hanging accessories such as cords, saddlebags, skin, nails, etc. This figure Nkishi still has his horn containing the magic charge called Bishimba, placed by the wizard Nganga. Very beautiful expression of the face. Browse our art gallery site to find other beautiful collection Mankishi fetishes.
Ces fétiches spectaculaires sont parmi les plus prisés d'Afrique, et sont utilisés par les SongyeProvenance : collection privée Belgique Datation : années 1950 Dimensions : 42 x 12 cm Matériau : bois