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Kongo Male Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
13 November 2018, 11:00 EST
New YorkUS$5,000 - US$7,000
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Kongo Male Fetish Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo
nkisi
height 11in (28cm)
Provenance
European Private Collection
Standing on a rounded base with legs slightly bent at the knees, the torso with a large, squared fetish bundle with ritual patination applied; the arms held at the side, ending at the elbows; the domed head with raised, square-form scarification line along the brow above porcelain-inlaid eyes, diminutive nose and gaping mouth as if inhaling; light brown, cream patina with red pigment highlights to the top of the head.
height 11in (28cm)
Provenance
European Private Collection
Standing on a rounded base with legs slightly bent at the knees, the torso with a large, squared fetish bundle with ritual patination applied; the arms held at the side, ending at the elbows; the domed head with raised, square-form scarification line along the brow above porcelain-inlaid eyes, diminutive nose and gaping mouth as if inhaling; light brown, cream patina with red pigment highlights to the top of the head.
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