"NKISSI" PROTECTION AND FERTILITY FIGURE SONGYE...

"NKISSI" PROTECTION AND FERTILITY FIGURE
SONGYE - DRC (Former Zaire)
Wood, feathers, leather, upholstery nails - shaded patina - H. 49 cm
The Nkissi play the role of mediator between God and men, providing protection against various evils and dangers".