A Songye fetish figure, mankishi

Title:Songye Nkisi fetish figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Statuette Nkisi, nkishi (pl. mankishi ). In the umbilical cup was housed the magical charge bishimba. The power of the

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

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Title: Songye fetish figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, fetish, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 9,84 Inch We

An elaborate Songye fetish figure with two animal horn pertrusions. Leather fiber with brass work. Museum information attached. Cerca 1940s to 50s. Good condition. 23 inches to the horn.

Songye Fetish Figure. Gabon. Carved wood. Size: 13.5'' x 4'' x 5'' (34 x 10 x 13 cm).

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 11.5" Width: 7" Depth: 6" Weight: 2.5 lbs A Songye figure inside of a bowl. The figure has metal rings around its neck and encrustation on the exter

A fine Songye fetish figure, Songye, Eki chiefdom; D.R. CongoOf classical form, the figure with enlarged head with carved wooden horn inserted at the apex, the face with wedge-shaped nose, eyes with a

A rare carved wooden Songye fetish figure known as "katatora" or "Kakishi" and features a classic Songye face with tall antelope horn, as well as a ring shaped form and accented with metal tacks. Trad

A Finely carved wooden magic idol with a wonderfully stylized form and well handled surface patina. Basongye peoples, Congo/ DRC, central Africa. The figure measures 7 inches tall. Provenance: Ex. McC

Title: 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 Democ

Title: Songye Kalebwe fetish figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue, fetish, figure Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: wood, fabric, plant fi

Title:Songye Nkishi fetish figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:This sculpture with angular shapes is the result of cooperation between the nganga, the craftsman and the client. Tre

Smallpox decoration. 36" H x 8 1/2" W x 7" D.

45" H x 11" W x 9 1/2" D.

40" H x 11" W x 8" D.

31" H x 7 1/2" W x 8" D.

31" H x 8" W x 10" D.

30" H x 8" W x 7" D.

SONGYE FETISH POWER FIGURES FROM DRC CENTRAL AFRICA Two faces in opposing directions on a tapered ringed neck. 3 1/2" X 7" S

Carved wooden female image with enlarged head, squared chin and undeniable great smile. The Songye believe that such "magic" idols would protect them from death and disease. From the DR Congo, central

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

Songye 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 Mankishi