26th Apr, 2022 9:30

Tribal Art

 
  Lot 102
 

Two Songye power figures, (Nkisi), Democratic Republic of Congo, each with a central horn charge, the taller figure with metal studs throughout the head, the hands either side of the swollen abdomen, with raffia cloth and with coloured glass beads, tusk, and reptile skin power attributes, height: 81.5cm; the second figure with a linear carved head, coloured glass beads, animal pelt, height: 74cm

The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection

Sold for £150


 

Two Songye power figures, (Nkisi), Democratic Republic of Congo, each with a central horn charge, the taller figure with metal studs throughout the head, the hands either side of the swollen abdomen, with raffia cloth and with coloured glass beads, tusk, and reptile skin power attributes, height: 81.5cm; the second figure with a linear carved head, coloured glass beads, animal pelt, height: 74cm

Provenance
The Von Staranburg Niedenthal Collection
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