MC1342 Grand Fétiche Songye Large Power Figure Fetish Congo Rdc STATUE Dans le style des Luba

Dans le style des Luba de l'est

- In search of the meaning of Bwami

ensured the stability of the community and punished those who transgressed (among others well-kept secrets) Installed in the "central basin"

this bell is made to be struck with wooden sticks The two bells are of different sizes and volumes

- Art and Power in the Central African Savannah

MC1342 Grand Fétiche Songye Large Power Figure Fetish Congo Rdc STATUE Dans le style des LubaFor English, please have a look below CONGO DRC SUPERB BIG SONGYE FETISH (Nkishi). Large fetish, with a very beautiful patina A remarkable look, power and presence The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They serve as a relay with the spirits of the dead, very present in religion They are used in "magical" rites serving the interest and well being of an individual or the entire community. (Art and Power in the Central African Savannah,