A Yombe hermaphrodite power figure, Nkisi, Democratic Republ...
A Yombe hermaphrodite power figure, Nkisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, with encrusted coiffure and pronounced belly button, the eyes of mirrored glass, carved bangles to the arms, the wide feet with pronounced ankles, 25cm; and a standing male power figure, Nkisi, West Africa, a solemn expression, his hands around the vacant stomach aperture, standing upon a carved drum, 26.5cm
Footnote: The collection of Eric Mayes.
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A Yombe hermaphrodite power figure, Nkisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, with encrusted coiffure and pronounced belly button, the eyes of mirrored glass, carved bangles to the arms, the wide feet with pronounced ankles, 25cm; and a standing male power figure, Nkisi, West Africa, a solemn expression, his hands around the vacant stomach aperture, standing upon a carved drum, 26.5cm
Footnote: The collection of Eric Mayes.
