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.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
30.03.2022 - 16:24
- Stima:
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EUR 2.000,- a EUR 3.000,-
- Prezzo di partenza:
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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.
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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