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A Songye Power Figure Ex Becker Collection

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A Songye Power Figure Ex Becker Collection

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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 and other egalia to act as a protective talisman against malevolent forces. The sculpture measures 15.75 inches tall. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Provenance: Ex Eugene & Harriet Becker collection, New York, also a private NYC collection.

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Good, well handled

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A Songye Power Figure Ex Becker Collection

Name: A Songye Power Figure Ex Becker Collection
SKU: 162844287
Price: 320 USD
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