Small power figure "nkisi" - D. R. Congo, Songe

wood, metal, plant fibre, animal fur and horn, breakage (right arm), base Particularly remarkable about this figure are the magical paraphernalia, which are apparently still completely preserved. They

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.

wood, brown patina, rattan cord, the body entirely wrapped in fur and cloth, just the face remained free, spherical packages with magical loading attached on both sides and on the head (dam.), min. da

D.R. Congo Wood, mirror, metal, seedpods, and nails 39 cm Provenance: Dr. Tschopp, Muttenz, Switzerland Galerie Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Private collection, Belgium Nkisi N-Konde or power figure wi

Powerfull Nail 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 speci

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi N'Kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood with nails, chains, glass, shells, fabric, forged-metal, pigments and natural

Nkisi power figure, Songe H: 71 cm (2' 4") Congo, early mid 20th century A male power figure adorned with many magical elements from the southeastern part of Congo. Such figures were handed over to a

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi n'kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood, pigments, fabric, glass, nails and natural elements. Early 20th Century. A nk

Carved 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 inche

CUTE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI) Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Fetish (Nkisi) ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye – Basongye – Songe. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo (ex Zaïre, ex

wood, blackish brown patina, encrusted in some areas, constricted facial features with prominent eyes, handwritten collection number on the backside of the base "Ya37", slightly dam., base; probably u

wood, mass remains, base H: 27 cm, H: 10,6 inch Provenance: Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany (2003)

wood, dark brown patina, carved on peg-like base, min. dam., traces of abrasion, small missing parts, base H: 15 cm, H: 5,9 inch Provenance: Eckhard Bredel, Darmstadt, Germany Continent: Africa

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, wrapped in fabric, just the head remained free, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base; "phuungu" figures served as containers for protective magical power

wood, reddish brown patina, remains of pigments, tribe-typical "snub nose", rep. (breakage left heel), small missing parts (right heel, ears), slight traces of abrasion H: 20,5 cm, H: 8,1 inch Contine

CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH (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 "m

CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH (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 "m

Early 20th C. Kalebwe Type Songye Nkisi Figure. D.R. Congo. Wood with sheet and forged copper; brass tack and fiber. The figure shows disintegration and old insect damage, especially along the left si

An 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" H

wood, brown patina, red pigment remains, remains of an apron, metal tag on the head, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base H: 15,5 cm, H: 6,1 inch Provenance: Scott & Tanya Rodolitz, New York, US

Large 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 packed

Powerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly. The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contacting

wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of pigments, typical: raised middle crest and neck lobe, both hands up to the chin, min. dam., base H: 13 cm, H: 5,1 inch Provenance: Alexandre Clae

An Outstanding Kongo Power Figure, nkisi Democratic Republic of Congo, c. 1900 or earlier This finely carved wood figure retains the large power pack, or magical charge,