Sunday, April 19, 2020
LOT #282

African Nkisi Songye Figures

Two examples of Songye carved wood Nkisi power figures / fetishes, both having mounted animal horns; the taller having metal facial mounts, iron nails, glass beaded necklace, leather and fiber attachments; the other having cowrie shell eyes, brass nails and draped fur and hide

Estimate: $200 - $300

Hammer Price: $1,400

Dimensions: Height: 33 3/4 inches, Width: 7 inches, Length: 7 inches (larger)

Condition: Very Good to Good, stable splits to wood; loss of fur on hide; scuffs and scratches to surfaces; overall light to moderate wear consistent with age and normal use

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