Male power figure "nkisi" or commemorative figure
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Lot: 280
102nd AuctionMale power figure "nkisi" or commemorative figure
D. R. Congo, Yombe / Vili
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
---|---|---|
Walter Kröll (1900-1959), Koblenz, Germany | H: 14 inch |
800 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, glass, paint, missing parts
These figures are usually called "nkisi" (fetish). Other authors relate them to ancestor cults, perhaps having a relic function.