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Power half figure "nkisi" - D. R. Congo, Songe

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Power half figure "nkisi" - D. R. Congo, Songe

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wood, hide, animal hair, feathers, plant fibre, reptile skin, base
Acting as intercessors between ancestral spirits and the living, such larger "minkisi" were intended to benefit the entire community.
The creation of a "nkisi" was a public event that brought together the community, a skilled carver and experienced "nganga". Chiefs and elders commissioned the "nkisi" and the community was responsible for cutting the tree selected for the carving.
The carver decided on the "nkisi?s" features and type of wood to be used, often selected for its curative or toxic properties or for being associated with certain ancestral contexts.
The "nganga" assembled the "bishimba", powerful matter made of animal, plant, and mineral substances. The addition of this sacred matter allowed the "nkisi" to become a conduit for spiritual forces.
H: 47,5 cm, H: 18,7 inch
Provenance:
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels, Belgium
Rob Vervoort, Molenstede-Diest, Belgium
Continent: Africa

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Power half figure "nkisi" - D. R. Congo, Songe

Name: Power half figure \"nkisi\" - D. R. Congo, Songe
SKU: 84816320
Price: 2500 EUR
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