Nice SONGYE Power Figure Fetish Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1708

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Title: Nice SONGYE Power Figure Fetish Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1708

Description: CONGO DRC
CUTE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI)
The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power,
They were used as relays with the spirits of the dead people very present in the religion.. They are used in "magic" rites serving the interest and well-being of an Individual or the entire community. (Art et pouvoir dans la Savane d'Afrique Centrale, p. 72-73).
Characteristics:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Fetish (Nkisi)
ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye – Basongye – Songe.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo
(ex Zaïre, ex Belgian Congo).
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 13 inches high (33 cm)
CONDITION: Medium
(Please have a look on the pictures)
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Nice SONGYE Power Figure Fetish Congo Drc African Tribal Art 1708

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