Sculpture - Wood - Vili (Congo) - DR Congo

This asexual, standing "Nkisi" figure belonged to the category of "benevolent" fetishes who were to promote general well-being. The “magical medicine” giving power were placed in a rectangular cabinet on the abdomen and sealed with a glass disc. The bell at the neck served to keep the aggressive Spirits at bay. Ex. Gallery " De Gulden Snee " , Mon Steyaert , Rue Lebeau , Brussels (ca. 1982) Ex. Private Coll. , Brussels. Harder type of wood with an oily dark brown patina. With caolien clay painted face with flakes that have come off. Glass-encrusted eyes and window of magical cabinet. Legs covered with red textile ribbon. Pedestal with a lot of insect damage. Insect damage at the top of headgear. Arms, abdomen, chest and back fully packed with black resin mass. Red copper bell fixed to neck with braided raffia rope Beautiful and rare fetish ! ! Will be sent with Track & Trace.