Lot No. 42


An early Congo Nkisi figure, R. D. Congo.


An early Congo Nkisi figure, R. D. Congo. - Tribal Art

Wood, pigments, 36 cm high. Made for divination, or for contractual agreements (Two people might seal an agreement by licking two nails and driving them into the figure side-by-side, at the same time praying to the nkisi to punish whoever made the agreement). The figure stands with one arm raised (the hand once grasped a spear or knife) with the thumb pointing toward the realm of God, Nzambi. (VJ)

Provenance:
Galerie d'Eendt, Wil Hoogstraten.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

30.03.2022 - 16:24

Estimate:
EUR 2,000.- to EUR 3,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 1,500.-

An early Congo Nkisi figure, R. D. Congo.


Wood, pigments, 36 cm high. Made for divination, or for contractual agreements (Two people might seal an agreement by licking two nails and driving them into the figure side-by-side, at the same time praying to the nkisi to punish whoever made the agreement). The figure stands with one arm raised (the hand once grasped a spear or knife) with the thumb pointing toward the realm of God, Nzambi. (VJ)

Provenance:
Galerie d'Eendt, Wil Hoogstraten.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 30.03.2022 - 16:24
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 24.03. - 30.03.2022