Statue(s) (1) - Beads, Raphia, Wood - Congo DRC - Early 20th century

MANKISHI SONGYE Statue NKISI are very powerful protective fetishes that can be used for an entire village or for a single family, as in this case. It has a charge on the belly and in the horn on the head. The beaded, lively and inquisitive eyes to flush out all approaching dangers. The blue and white beaded necklace invokes the ancestors' spirits protection. Beautiful patina of antiquity. Provenance : Private Belgian collection Certification on request Shipping : Insured, tracked and traced Pick up possible at our gallery in Brussels (Sablon)