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the geometric body forms with the head a zig-zag which reminds us of certain Lega statuettes
texts collected by Luc de Heusch
probably first quarter
- KABEJA - Bernard de Grunne - 2012
Biebuyck Cahiers de literature oral 67-68: 69-81
MC1288 Buste fétiche Songye Power Figure Bust Congo Rdc masque the geometric body forms withFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH BUST (Nkishi). Very nice patina A Songye bust with an incredibly similar architecture can be found in the catalog of ZEMANEK MNSTER 80TH TRIBAL ART VENCTION JUNE 27, 2015, LOT488 Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They serve as relays with the spirits of the dead, very present in religion They are used in "magical" rites serving the interest and well being of an individual
