A Songye Nkisi Power Figure Ex Endicott Collection

A carved wooden shrine idol in classic form, open cavity in the navel for offerings , traditionally fetish materials such as fur and hide would be inserted into the abdomen. This sculpture was the joi

A highly embellished carved wooden magic idol with elaborate metal work, spikes, seeds, beads, snail shells, reptile skins, animal hide, and medicine horn intact. Traditionally the Village shaman prie

A tall boldly carved wooden Nkisi effigy or power figure, with wonderful strong face, animal horn, classic form and obvious wear and field use, areas of staining where animal hides once adorned the sc

A very old and impressive sculpture fragment from a Nkisi Power Fetish adorned with hammered metal accents, Old beads, horns and organic material, likely offerings to the sculpture, which at one time

The Songye people called upon supernatural forces which they believed could be contacted and manipulated in their favor through power sculptures known as "Nkisi". The Songye regarded the wood figure a

A Carved wooden idol embellished with animal hides and metal work designs, also it has attached long poles for carrying the idol, so it would not be touched by human hands. Traditionally the Village s

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A carved wood and painted half figure with classic form, hands to abdomen, protruding navel, and a well handled surface patina. The figure likely served as a divination idol and measures 4.75 inches (

A very well weathered and worn wooden sculpture in classic form, tall animal horn on top, decorated with animal hide around the waist and as a skirt, deep weathered surface. Traditionally the Village

Songye power figure, 26", Ex Crocker Art Museum

Songye Nkisi Figure Private English collection. Ritual 'power' figures nkishi (mankishi plur.) are found all over the Songye territory with dominance on the western side of the Lomami river. The figur

This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope

A tall carved wooden staff with reddish mineral pigment and a janus mask face as a central motif as well as a classic power figure on top of the staff with incised designs on top finial. Songye people

A tall antique sculpture of a Nkisi, or power fetish by the Songye peoples. This sculpture was carved from a heavy dense` wood in classic form, there is a tall animal horn embedded into the top that a

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

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

Songye N'kisi Figure, Zaire. Carved wood with woven grass and fetish bundle on bottom, early to mid-20th century. (Provenance: Zemanek Auctions, Germany). Loss to end of horn, stress fractures in rear

An African D.R.C. Congo Songye Nkisi male power figure sculpture (19th Century) wood, antelope horn, natural fiber, copper, silver, shell, bead, animal hide, and feather depicting a male figre with an

A very unusual and rare Tiv or Possibly Idoma peoples carved wooden post figure with metal receptacle on top, most likely to hold a bol of offerings. The Post has an ancestor face carved on it accente

A carved wooden female effigy with head tilted slightly back looking to the stars, and featuring traditional scar designs on the face and a well weathered and worn surface patina. Abron peoples, Ghana

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

African carved wood "Nkisi" power figure, Songye peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, animal horn, almond-shaped eyes, applied metal plates, hands resting on torso, approx 35.5"h, 14.75lbs Start

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, inverted central animal horn and adorned with metal tacks and reptile hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nga

A carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, who