Fetish – Kongo People, Bas-congo Region (drc / Angola)
Wooden male figure, standing in a dynamic posture, his eyes encrusted with glass. The half-open mouth, the assertive gesture of the right hand, and the dark residue visible on the neck and torso refer to intense ritual use.
This type of sculpture is a nkisi: a fetish “charged” by a nganga (healer-priest), intended to act in the visible world. Whether for protection, healing, or justice, it is a direct intermediary with the spirit world. The glass eyes symbolize the ability to see beyond, to pierce hidden truths.
An inhabited piece, designed to respond to the living.
This type of sculpture is a nkisi: a fetish “charged” by a nganga (healer-priest), intended to act in the visible world. Whether for protection, healing, or justice, it is a direct intermediary with the spirit world. The glass eyes symbolize the ability to see beyond, to pierce hidden truths.
An inhabited piece, designed to respond to the living.
950 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Width: 6,5 cm
Height: 27 cm
Reference (ID): 1580245
Availability: In stock
Print
