Songye / Kalebwe Nkisi Power Figure, Congo #20

Songye / Kalebwe Nkisi Power Figure, Congo #20Songye Kalebwe Nkisi Power Figure, Congo #20 Statuette Nkisi, Nkishi (pl. Mankishi )whose top horn is absent. The power of the fetish, according to Songye beliefs, is reinforced by the presence of its accessories, such as metal and various additions of materials, vegetable fibers, animal skins, dried fruits, etc These protection fetishes for homes are among the most popular in Africa. The Nkisi plays the role of mediator between Gods and Men. The

• Songye /  Kalebwe Nkisi Power Figure, Congo #20
• Statuette Nkisi, Nkishi (pl. Mankishi )whose top horn is absent. The power of the fetish, according to Songye beliefs, is reinforced by the presence of its accessories, such as metal and various additions of materials, vegetable fibers, animal skins, dried fruits, etc...
  
• These protection fetishes for homes are among the most popular in Africa. The Nkisi plays the role of mediator between Gods and Men. The large specimens are the collective property of an entire Village, while the smaller figures belong to an individual or a family.
• In the sixteenth century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle on the left bank of the Lualaba River. Their society is organized in a patriarchal way. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba to whom they are related through common ancestors.
• The Songyes created impressive statues with powerful features that are often used during secret ceremonies, covered with accessories such as feathers, skin, and a horn full of magical charge.
• Very present in their society, Divination made it possible to discover wizards and to shed light on the causes of the misfortunes that struck individuals.
• Measurements: 14.96 Inch
• Circa !950-60's
• Origin is DR Congo