Tively prevalent in Central Africa, this musical instrument or sanza consists of a sounding board on which parallel metal blades have been attached. The soundboard formed by the suppot, with holes on the back, contains seeds that produce a sound when the object is manipulated. Height : 32cm Materials :…
The Nkisi plays the role of mediator between god and men, responsible for protecting against various evils. Dimensions : 15 x 5cm Weight :0,50 kg Material: Wood Estimated age : 1950 – 1960
Blacksmith bellows Songye Democratic Republic of Congo Wood , 74cm Imposing bellows with anthropomorphic grip, the body hollowed out with four cell , significant traces of use traces . showing an elegant head with a long neck and fascial features typical of the Songye , were used to raise and…
Luba Kifwebe Nkisi Magical Hanging Basket. Use during as magical basket use in Kifwebe Society Height : 51x52cm Location: Democratic Republic of Congo Material : Wood , fibre Estimated age : Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Collection