Songye Figure

Democratic Republic Congo

Early 20th c

9 1/2 inches high x 2 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Brussels collection

$ 4,000

Inv. # 3410

The Songye carved fetish figures called Nkisi that were used by individuals and families for healing,  to counteract evil and to redirect aggressive action through witchcraft.  The figure has an animal horn atop it’s head with red cloth and an abdominal cavity with glass.  

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