CONGO NKISI DOG FIGURE

Ca. 19th - 20th century AD > A Congo canine figure with an open mouth, pointed ears and an upright body supported on elongated legs. Metal elements project from the torso, and a collar-like band encircles the neck. In Congo traditions, a nkisi is an empowered assemblage combining a container or sculpture with substances selected by a ritual specialist. > > Size: 275mm x 90mm; Weight: 610g > Provenance: Private Collection of American Gentleman in London, since 1970s. > >

Estimation:€238.78

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