Male power figure "nkisi/ nkishi"
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95th Tribal Art AuctionMale power figure "nkisi/ nkishi"
D. R. Congo, Songe
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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John Lens, Antwerp, Belgium Sanne Nies, Eindhoven, The Netherlands (2010) |
H: 10.6 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, base
This figure shows traces of sacrifice. Deepenings in head and belly still contain magical charge "bishimba".