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KONGO, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See original version (French)
109
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KONGO, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
See original version (French)
Estimate €2,000 - €3,000
Voluntary lot
Description
KONGO, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Hardwood, traces of organic matter.
A ‘Nkisi’ magical statue depicting a standing, genderless figure, with arms pressed against the body; the abdomen reveals rectangular traces of the former abdominal receptacle intended to hold magical substances (bilongo).
The head also retains traces of organic matter, particularly around the eyes and the skull, thus indicating the statue’s other centres of power.
Early 20th century.
H. 25 cm.
Note: Original label.
Expert: Christian NJIENSI
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Ref. : 0028679 - 8
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