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:

54x22x20 cm



Weight:

3200 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $220.00

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