SONGYE PEOPLE

Fetiche Songye Nkisi

SONGYE PEOPLE

Fetiche Songye Nkisi

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This rare and beautiful statue of 19th century power (Nkisi N'kondi: Mangaaka), is called Nkisi (which means medicine). The figure was used as sacred medicines and divine protection to ward off danger and protect health.

It is made of carved, pigmented wood, complemented with a fabric bundle in the belly and nails.

Length : 15 cm

Height : 52.5 cm

Width : 16 cm

Weight : 1.69 kg

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