Male magical figure "nkisi" / "nkishi" (pl. "mankisi" /

Title:Songye Nkisi fetish figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Statuette Nkisi, nkishi (pl. mankishi ). In the umbilical cup was housed the magical charge bishimba. The power of the

Title: Statue Nkishi Songye Kalebwe - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: The fetish Songye , magical sculpture Nkisi , nkishi (pl. mankishi ), plays the role of mediator between gods and

wood, metal, plant fibre, animal fur and horn, breakage (right arm), base Particularly remarkable about this figure are the magical paraphernalia, which are apparently still completely preserved. They

Nkisi power figure, Songe H: 71 cm (2' 4") Congo, early mid 20th century A male power figure adorned with many magical elements from the southeastern part of Congo. Such figures were handed over to a

CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH (NKISHI) The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They were used as relays with the spirits of the dead people very present in the religion.. They are used in "m

CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH (NKISHI) The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They were used as relays with the spirits of the dead people very present in the religion.. They are used in "m

Nice African Tribal Nkisi Nkonde figure with magical 'Bilongo" charge. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Congo, Nkisi. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood , bones,

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 an

Songye Nkisi Figure Private English collection. Ritual 'power' figures nkishi (mankishi plur.) are found all over the Songye territory with dominance on the western side of the Lomami river. The figur

This figure seems to be male with a traditional mask. It wears a raffia skirt, has feathered decorations on "protective" bags affixed to the body with rope. The figure has a loin cloth made of fur. Fr

An Outstanding Kongo Power Figure, nkisi Democratic Republic of Congo, c. 1900 or earlier This finely carved wood figure retains the large power pack, or magical charge,

A Very finely and well handled old Kusu or Luba peoples Power figure or "Nkisi" sculpture, with stylized face and form, an opening on top that likely once held an animal horn filled with magical subst

Carved wooden male sculpture with stylized facial features , beard and small antelope horn inserted into the top of the magic fetish. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The Statue itself measures 12 inche

CUTE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI) Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Fetish (Nkisi) ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye – Basongye – Songe. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo (ex Zaïre, ex

A Roman hematite amulet made from an earlier hematite barrel shape weight with magical inscriptions and standing an Anubis with male figure and palm frond . Good condition. Provenance: An English priv

wood, blackish brown shiny patina, encrusted in some areas, characterized by a strong body with big head and bulky coiffure, nevertheless fine worked, regarding even facial features, well-formed body

Jean Michel Basquiat Academic Study of the Male Figure , 1983 Screenprint on Okawara paper Printers proof aside from the numbered edition of 20 Unsigned; New City Editions blindstamp Published by New

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 900 to 500 BCE. An exquisite, finely carved, near-miniature, blue-green jade were-jaguar figurine, standing in a characteristically stiff pose w

Type M10, late pre-classic period. 8-1/2"h

17 3/4" Standing Male Figure. Large ceramic effigy. Colima, MX. Museum quality piece in excellent condition (solid). Large applique nodes on shoulders. Wearing ornate hat and gorget (Pastillaje) neckl

A Greek Painted Terra Cotta Male Figure Circa Late 4th-Early 3rd Century B.C. Height 9 inches. Provenance: Charles Ede Ltd., London, 1984 (with invoice) Property from the George R. Francoeur Trust, Bl

A Kongo power figure, nkisiDemocratic Republic of CongoH: 10 1/2 in.

DUANE MICHALS (1932 - ) Male figure holding book. Silver print, the image measuring 225x152 mm; 8x6 inches, the sheet 356x279 mm; 14x11 inches, with Michals' signature and edition notation 20/20 in in

Antique African Carved Ivory Male Figure - a detailed, intricately carved waist-length royal king/chief or priestly figure ornately dressed in royal/elite attire: necklaces, neck/collar rings, breastp