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
This kind of figure had mnemonic funtion as the assisted in telling ancestors stories or the depiction of provebs. Height : 29x8cm Estimated age : Early 20th Century Material : wood Private Collections
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…
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 :…