Standing male ancestor figure "nkisi"
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86th Tribal Art AuctionStanding male ancestor figure "nkisi"
D. R. Congo, Songe
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Lucas Ratton, Paris, France | H: 10.2 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, dark brown patina, sacrificial traces, blue glass bead necklace, typical posture, cavity in the navel for insertion of magical substances, slightly asymmetrical sad looking facial features, animal horn in the parting, min. dam., missing parts through insect caused damage (base), fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion, base