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66 - SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Estimate €500 - €800
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Description
SONGYE, Democratic Republic of the Congo Power figure, nkishi 19th–20th century. Carved wood with a brown-black patina, metal, fibres, hair, animal skin and organic materials. An anthropomorphic figure featuring numerous metal nails embedded in the face and body. It wears an animal-skin belt, a pendant on one side and various attached elements. A cavity carved into the top of the skull holds materials used as a weight. Signs of wear, damage and losses H. 31 cm (excluding plinth).
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About the sale DE SPILLIAERT AND DE SMET IN GABON, VIA CHINA Khnopff, Mortier, Picasso • Old Master paintings • Chinese bronzes and porcelain • Kota reliquary • Jewellery • Antique weapons
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits:
Hugo Sanchez
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