Online Only Auction (Sale #264)
Lot 282:
Description
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
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
Height: 33.75 inches, Length: 7.00 inches, Width: 7.00 inches (larger)
Category: Decorative Arts > Ethnographic
Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for a quote as the cost may vary greatly.
Approximate Sale Time: 1:32 pm CST
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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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