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Nkisi Dog (N° 24839) Deposit sale

French African Tribal Art Collection.
Exceptional African animal figure Nkisi (pl. mankishi ), of the "koso" type, carrying a glazed cavity concealing the bishimba magic charge. The power of the fetish was further accentuated by the presence of various accessories, such as nails, cords, bones or metal. Among the Kongo, the dog, renowned for its knowledge of the supernatural world, its flair and its vision, played the role of mediator between the living and the dead. The Vili, the Lâri, the Sûndi, the Woyo, the Bembe, the Bwende, the Yombé and the Kôngo formed the Kôngo group, led by King Ntotela. Their kingdom reached its peak in the 16th century with the trade in ivory, copper and the slave trade. With the same beliefs and traditions, they produced statuary endowed with codified gestures in keeping with their vision of the world.
Blackish filmy patina, underlying light pastillage. Cracks.  

 


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OriginCollection J.C.L
EthnyKongo
Countryrdc ex zaire
Material(s)wood, corne, metal
Height cm30
Width15 cm
Weight1.80 Kg
Estimated dating1ère halfxx°
Socle includedYes

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