Dog - Kongo Nkisi - Congo DRC (No Reserve Price)

Kongo Nkisi dog
Nkonde

African animal figure Nkisi (pl.
mankishi) of the "koso" type in which a
bishimba magic charge has been placed
behind a glass cavity in the center of the
sculpture. The power of the fetish, according to
local beliefs, was also accentuated
by the presence of various accessories, such as
nails, cords, metal. At the
Kongo, the dog, renowned for his knowledge
of the supernatural world, his flair and his vision,
had a role as mediator between the living
and the dead. The Vili, the Lâri, the Sûndi, the
Woyo, the Bembé, the Bwende, the Yombé and
The Kôngo formed the Kôngo group, led
by King Ntotela. Their kingdom knew its
peak in the 16th century with the trade of
ivory, copper and the slave trade.
same beliefs and traditions, they
produced statuary with a
codified gesture in relation to their vision
of the world. These protection fetishes
intended for homes are among the most
prized from Africa. The Nkisi plays the role of
mediator between gods and men. THE
large specimens are the
collective property of an entire village, the
smaller figures belong to a
individual or family.