Very complete Nkisi fetish figure from the Yombe tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious specialists – along with these figures – become the village protector, legal expert, healer of the sick, revengers and are even able to end disasters.

Each nail represents a restitution oath, an agreement, episode in the village history…. or the number of crimes involved in the revenge.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Nkisi figure

Ethnic group:

Yombe

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Estimated period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

42x16x16 cm

Weight:

1800 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $250.00

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