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A Songye Nkisi Community Power Figure Ex Gavigan Collection

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A Songye Nkisi Community Power Figure Ex Gavigan Collection

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Description

A tall boldly carved wooden Nkisi effigy or power figure, with wonderful strong face, animal horn, classic form and obvious wear and field use, areas of staining where animal hides once adorned the sculpture. The figure measures 34 inches tall.Provenance: Mona and James Gavigan ca. 1980, owners of Volta Place Gallery, Washington DC. Mona Gavigan worked for the Museum of African Art.

Condition

fair, well handled and worn

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A Songye Nkisi Community Power Figure Ex Gavigan Collection

Name: A Songye Nkisi Community Power Figure Ex Gavigan Collection
SKU: 171473208
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,500

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