€ 199,00
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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: | 42x20x20 cm |
| Weight: | 1800 gram |
| Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |