Lot n° 222
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
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: 470EUR
Songye - Democratic Republic of the Congo - 'Nkisi/Nkishi' f - Lot 222
Songye - Democratic Republic of the Congo - 'Nkisi/Nkishi' fetish with copper nails - First half 20th century
Carved wooden fetish representing a standing anthropomorphic figure, with an oversized head featuring stylized features, half-closed eyes and a discreet mouth, the torso pierced by a ventral cavity designed to receive ritual charges, the surface punctuated with inserted copper nails, the body treated geometrically with bent arms framing the abdomen and short legs resting on an integrated base, surface showing a patina of use with wear, old cracks and alterations, consistent with ritual use within Songye practices.
Provenance:
-Zemanek-Münster, April 12, 2025
-Private collection, Belgium
Height: 23 cm - Width: 7 cm - Weight: 390 gr.
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