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Lot: 481
nkisi. Songye fetish. DR Congo

Nkisi.

Ethnicity: Songye.

Country: DR Congo.



In Africa, the belief that relates diseases to acts of witchcraft is deeply rooted. Finding a remedy that counteracts them is essential to mitigate or avoid their damage. The traditional doctor makes use of medical knowledge to endow the nkisi with the necessary power by introducing "the magic charge" inside the horn inserted into the head and also into the cavity of the abdomen, sometimes so small that it seems only hinted at or well represents a flattening or relief located in the most bulky part of the belly. This paradigmatic example of protective fetish amplifies its effect thanks to a gourd of medicines tied to the waist. 71 cm. height

Object
Songye Fetish
Material
Wood
Country
Congo
Measures
71 cm. height
Categories
DECORATIVE ARTS
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1.400 €

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