African Congo Songye Nkisi Male Power Figure Sculpture
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Description
An African D.R.C. Congo Songye Nkisi male power figure sculpture (19th Century) wood, antelope horn, natural fiber, copper, silver, shell, bead, animal hide, and feather depicting a male figre with antelope horn attached to back of head with natural fiber burlap material covering back of head, hammered copper clad covering head and part of face, half moon shaped eyes made of silver, mouth is agape, chin is pointed and wrapped in copper, torso and arms are decorated wtih copper clad nails, wrist are wrapped in copperand feathers on each shoulder with attached bead and shell necklace, small animal hide loin cloth covering front and back, with copper etched round disc covering power chamber in stomach, knees are slightly bent with large flattened feet with copper clad nails on each toe.
Condition
Excellent condition commensurate with age.
Dimensions
38 x 10 x 7 in
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African Congo Songye Nkisi Male Power Figure Sculpture
Estimate $500 - $1,000
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