Sold2024A Songye Nkisi Community Power Figure Ex Gavigan CollectionA 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 scSee Sold Price
Sold2020Songye Nkisi Magic fetish Ex Robert Banks collectionThe Songye people called upon supernatural forces which they believed could be contacted and manipulated in their favor through power sculptures known as "Nkisi". The Songye regarded the wood figure aSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Songye Power Figure Ex Becker CollectionA find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hidesSee Sold Price
Sold2023LargeSongye Seated Power Figure, Ex Crocker Art MusumSongye power figure, 26", Ex Crocker Art MuseumSee Sold Price
Sold2018Songye Nkisi FigureSongye Nkisi Figure Private English collection. Ritual 'power' figures nkishi (mankishi plur.) are found all over the Songye territory with dominance on the western side of the Lomami river. The figurSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg CollectionThis is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and ropeSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Songye Prestige Staff Ex Danenberg Collection.A tall carved wooden staff with reddish mineral pigment and a janus mask face as a central motif as well as a classic power figure on top of the staff with incised designs on top finial. Songye peopleSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Songye Power fetish Ex Crowley CollectionA tall antique sculpture of a Nkisi, or power fetish by the Songye peoples. This sculpture was carved from a heavy dense` wood in classic form, there is a tall animal horn embedded into the top that aSee Sold Price
Sold2023Cute SONGYE Power figure sculpture statue Congo African Tribal Art 1648CUTE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI) Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Fetish (Nkisi) ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye – Basongye – Songe. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo (ex Zaïre, exSee Sold Price
Sold2018Songye Nkisi Power Figure, African ArtCarved wooden male sculpture with stylized facial features , beard and small antelope horn inserted into the top of the magic fetish. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The Statue itself measures 12 incheSee Sold Price
Sold2018POWER FIGURES, CONGOThree: 20th c. Songye Community Power Figure Carved wood, beads, string, fiber 34" x 9" x 10 1/2" Provenance: Jean-Pierre Hallet, Malibu, California Merton Simpson, New York, Archive #9613 Allan StoneSee Sold Price
Sold2017Songye N'kisi Figure, Zaire , Ex ZemanekSongye N'kisi Figure, Zaire. Carved wood with woven grass and fetish bundle on bottom, early to mid-20th century. (Provenance: Zemanek Auctions, Germany). Loss to end of horn, stress fractures in rearSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Congo Songye Nkisi Male Power Figure SculptureAn African D.R.C. Congo Songye Nkisi male power figure sculpture (19th Century) wood, antelope horn, natural fiber, copper, silver, shell, bead, animal hide, and feather depicting a male figre with anSee Sold Price
Sold2023Large Songye Nkisi Congo Power Figure Carved Wood StatueLarge Songye Nkisi Congo Power Figure Carved Wood Statue. Measurements in inches: 38 high x 10 across Condition:Normal wear with age and use Shipping:We offer in-house shipping. Item(s) will be packedSee Sold Price
Sold2021CONGO SONGYE PEOPLES CARVED NKISI POWER FIGUREAfrican carved wood "Nkisi" power figure, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, animal horn, almond-shaped eyes, applied metal plates, hands resting on torso, approx 35.5"h, 14.75lbs StartSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Eastern Songye Half Figure Ex Endicott CollectionA carved wood and painted half figure with classic form, hands to abdomen, protruding navel, and a well handled surface patina. The figure likely served as a divination idol and measures 4.75 inches (See Sold Price
Sold2024Classic Songye Power Fetish Ex Sam Hilu CollectionA carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, inverted central animal horn and adorned with metal tacks and reptile hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the ngaSee Sold Price
Sold2024A Songye Nkisi Magic Idol Ex Sam Hilu CollectionA carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, whoSee Sold Price
Sold2024Archaic Songye Magic Power fetish Ex Sam Hilu CollectionA carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, a tall central animal horn and adorned with animal hide and woven ropes. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the ngangaSee Sold Price
Sold2023African Songye Fetish Power Figure Nkisi, Democratic Republic of CongoAn unusual Songye Fetish carved in the shape of a Kifwebe mask with neck rings, cowrie shell eyes and a horn adorning the head which measures: 7 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D x 23" HSee Sold Price
Sold2021Songye Fetish Power Figure NkisiTitle: Songye Fetish Power Figure Nkisi Date/Period: 20th Century Dimension: 13 in Material: wood, metal and organic materials Additional Information: A power figure from the Songye tribe of the DemocSee Sold Price
Sold2023Songye Power Figure/ Fetish - Aboriginal Indigenous ArtSongye Power Figure/ Fetish - Aboriginal Indigenous Art- Once ritualware for the Songye people of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The Songye made power figures, Nkisi (singular) and MankishiSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Fine Songye Nkishi figure - Ex. Irwin Cernic, NYA finely carved wooden fetish figure with great large smile and well handled surface patina, adorned with animal hide skirt. Songye peoples Nkishi power figure , Congo, Africa. Provenance: - Ex. IrwinSee Sold Price
Sold2017African Very Early Songye Power Figure, Congo. ProAfrican Very Early Songye Power Figure, Congo. Provenance: Ethnographic Tribal Museum Collection (See Auction Catalog Description). Some Lots Have Been On Exhibition And Have A Custom Made Metal StandSee Sold Price
Jun 04TimeLine Auctions Ltd.Greek 'Lord Elgin's' Attic White-Ground and Black-Figure Lekythos, Circle of the Aischines Painter£700
May 22PiasaDogon statue Mali Wood XIXth century or earlier Provenance : Ex collection Philippe Guimiot ; ex€5,000
May 18Fontaine's Auction GalleryConstant Troyon (French, 1810-1865), "The Gamekeeper and His Dogs"US$12,000
May 19Heartland Artifact Auctions IncSmashing 3 9/16" Paleo Fluted Clovis, Dickey COA, found in Tennessee, Ex Walt McIntire Collection.US$410(7 bids)
May 19Heartland Artifact Auctions Inc13 1/4" Bowie Knife, Manhattan Cutlery Co, Sheffield, Ex Floyd Ritter CollectionUS$160(4 bids)
May 19Heartland Artifact Auctions Inc7.1/2" Pre Columbian Mayan Blade, Motley COA,South America, Ex Floyd Ritter CollectionUS$200(5 bids)
6 days LeftUniversity ArchivesElton John's Personally Owned Versace Shirt. Ex. Christie's The Collection of Sir Elton John: GoodbyUS$400