Description: This is a antique Songye carved wooden power statue also called a Nkisi / Nkishi figure which was collected from the Congo. This African Nkisi power figure is adorned with three fetish bundles, a few metal nails, metal sheeting and a woven fabric and mud neck binding. These Congolese Songye power fetish figures were believed to gained their power not from the wood carver but from the Nganga, or spiritual leader who activated them. Their carving was considered secondary to their power. Small Nkisi were for individual families and larger Nkisi were owned owned by and served the community - often the larger statutes were too powerful to touch so they were moved with long sticks. Although protective, these are confrontational objects, with a warrior's attitude.This Songye power figure was collected in the Congo, Africa and was made by the African Songye People. This Songye made wood carving is in great condition with some wear including a hole carved in the wood on the top of the head and some cracks.This African statue would make a fine addition to any African art collection. This African fetish figure measures 22 inches tall by 9 1/2 inches wide with a circumference around the base of 17 1/2 inches and this statue weighs 6 pounds and 7 ounces. I have thousands of items to browse through so check out my ebay store. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!
Price: 255 USD
Location: Williams, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-24T19:07:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 80 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Maker: African Songye People
Material: Wood Fabric Metal
Color: Natural
Tribe: Songye
Original/Reproduction: Original
