Songye Personal Power Figure: Nkisi Mayan Skinner Auction

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Carved Norwegian Totem by Steve Jensen (Seattle) 16 1/2 in

Dismantled Fort #1

this bowl has a warm well used patina

1995: 365) - type to which connects this statuette

Songye Personal Power Figure: Nkisi Mayan Skinner AuctionSongye Power Figure (Nkisi) Democratic Republic of Congo First half of the 20th century The human appearance and visible attributes of chieftaincy of the nkisi are juxtaposed with the more animal characteristics emphasising his non human otherness. A large animal horn, presumably filled with medicinal matter, reinforces the figures wild power. The nkisi rests his hands on his stomach, where traditionally it was believed the most important part of a