NKISI
NKISI
Kongo nkisi statuette
20th century.Height: 52 cm.A statuette carved from heavy wood. Light brown in colour.The head is finely carved, and the eyes are marked with white glass. A cord is tied around the neck.A central cavity with a circular opening was used to hold objects believed to possess magical powers.
NKISI
Kongo nkisi statuette
20th century.Height: 52 cm.A statuette carved from heavy wood. Light brown in colour.The head is finely carved, and the eyes are marked with white glass. A cord is tied around the neck.A central cavity with a circular opening was used to hold objects believed to possess magical powers.
