1 000 CZK
| 42 €
Lot 412
RITUAL CARVING KNISI
First half of 20th century
exotic wood
43 cm (h)
Starting price
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A ritual statue "nkisi" of the Lega people from eastern Congo, with a typical opening in place of the belly. An authorised person ("nganga") placed a magical mixture of herbs, ashes, textiles, etc. into the cavity of similar statues, which had, among other things, a protective function.
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