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Songye fetish (N° 28518)

Belgian collection of African art .
African statuette Nkisi , nkishi (pl. mankishi ) dedicated to family use. The unusual headdress consists of a horn that a resin encrusted with pearls holds at the top. The arms free up a space to slide metal hooks as was customary. Shiny brown patina, erosions and cracks.
The Nkisi plays the role of mediator between god and men, responsible for protecting against various evils. Large examples are the collective property of an entire village, and smaller figures belong to an individual or a family. In the 16th century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle on the left bank of the Lualaba. Their society is organized in a patriarchal manner. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba to whom they are related through common ancestors. (ref.: Trésors d'Afrique, Tervuren Museum, ed. De Vries-Brouwers; "Art and life in Africa" ​​C.De Roy; "Le Sensible et la Force" ed. Royal Museum of Central Africa)  

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OriginEx-collection française. P.L.
EthnySongye
Countryrdc ex zaire
Material(s)wood, fourrure, écailles, corne, raphia et perles de verre
Height cm41
Width10 cm
Weight0.60 Kg
Estimated datingmid-xx°

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