Carved subject, Nkisi, nkishi (pl. mankishi). The substances making up the magical charge bishimba were introduced into the cavity of the skull if the abdomen did not have them. This miniature variant made it possible to keep it with you when traveling. Matte light brown patina rubbed with ocher. Eroded base. These protective fetishes intended for homes come in diverse styles in the many chiefdoms of the Songye country. The Nkisi plays the role of mediator between gods and men. The large examples are the collective property of an entire village, the smaller figures are for private use. 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 way. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba to whom they are related through common ancestors.
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