SONGYEN PEOPLE

Fetish Songye Nkissi

SONGYEN PEOPLE

Fetish Songye Nkissi

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This rare and beautiful sculpture by power, from the Songye people is called nkisi (which means medicine). The figure was used as a sacred medicine and divine protection to ward off danger and protect health.

These figures are used as protectors of the community.

It is made of wood, coated with metal, fabrics and bird feathers.

Length: 25 cm
Height: 74,5 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight: 4.072 kg

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