24th Jun, 2021 9:30

Fine Art, Antiques & Asian Art

 
  Lot 175
 

A Songye seated power figure, Nikisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a central charge, the headband and necklace of cowrie shells, holding an effigy the skull embedded with quills, a medicine bag/brush hanging from the wrist, covered throughout in animal skin with thick encrustations47cm

The collection of Eric Mayes.

Sold for £50


 

A Songye seated power figure, Nikisi, Democratic Republic of Congo, with a central charge, the headband and necklace of cowrie shells, holding an effigy the skull embedded with quills, a medicine bag/brush hanging from the wrist, covered throughout in animal skin with thick encrustations47cm

Provenance

The collection of Eric Mayes.

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