Lot n° 217
Estimation :
4000 - 6000
EUR
Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo - Wooden 'Nkisi/Nkishi - Lot 217
Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo - Wooden 'Nkisi/Nkishi' fetish - First half 20th century
Ritual figure attributed to the Songye people of DR Congo, carved in wood and representing a stylized male figure. The elongated head features pronounced geometric lines, narrow eyes and a slightly ajar mouth. The headdress is adorned with feathers and vegetal elements. The neck and torso are surrounded by ligatures, while the lower part retains its original ancient cloth loincloth forming a garment. The surface of the wood shows a patina of use and traces of age. This type of figure may have been associated with ritual or protective practices in the context of Songye religious traditions.
Provenance:
-Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium
-Rob Vervoort, Diest, Belgium
-Zubek Gallery, Düsseldorf, Germany
Exhibitions:
-Tribal Art Fair, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (2022)
Auctions:
-Zemanek-Münster, Würzburg, Germany (March 9, 2019)
Height with base 53 cm - Height statue 49 cm - Weight 3.3 kg
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