Three power figures "nkisi"
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87th Tribal Art AuctionThree power figures "nkisi"
D. R. Congo, Songe
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Günther Filla, Bochum, Germany | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, a) standing figure with hole in the head and various drilled holes, among others in both ears (still containing mass on the right side), slightly dam., cracks, missing part backside, h: 10,3 cm; b) half figure, drilled hole with mass remains in the head, leather strip with animal hair, slightly dam., crack, h: 7,5 cm; c) head with hole in the parting, mass remains at the right ear; all three objects mounted on pedestal