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Mid-20th Century, Dem, Rep, Congo, Songye People, Ancient Nkisi Janiform Fetish
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DRC (ex Zaire), Songye People, Mid-20th century, Nkisi janiform fetish with shiny patina
The fetish represents two pairs of janiform faces in opposition resting on a large circular base, the upper part of the piece receiving the most imposing faces. The latter, characteristic of Songye art, have large almond-shaped eyes barred by a wide slit and framing a flat nose. The mouth in high relief as well as the bottom of the face are treated in a cubist manner, the top of the skull symbolically stuck with a Horn. The neck adorned with a necklace of multicolored pearls, a magic charge swaddled in a fabric placed at the base of the piece.
Wood, pearls, fabrics
Nice shiny old patina.
17.5 x 6.5 cm without stand
Former French private collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 7.8 in (19.8 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.04 in (7.7 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-20th Century
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- Seller Location:VILLEFONTAINE, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8421233569412
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