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Estimate €600 - €800
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Description
NKISI Kongo nkisi statuette 20th century. Height: 52 cm. Statuette carved from heavy wood. Light brown in colour. The head is finely carved, with the eyes marked by white glass. A cord encircles the neck. A central cavity with a circular opening was used to hold objects believed to possess magical powers. Provenance: Pierre Redouin Collection. Description: This type of statuette is classified as a protective figurine. Its body, covered with metal strips (fish scales? bird feathers?), suggests a specific purpose.
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About the sale The Breath of the Spirits: The Collection of Pierre Redouin and Others
Auction location
Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:30 PM
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