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Dimitri André

Democratic Republic of Congo
Songye
Wood, metal, raffia, horn, textile, shells, beads, animal and reptile skin, unknown substances
89cm high

Provenance:
- Old English collection
- J. J. Klejman, New York, USA (1973) - famous American collector and dealer of African art
- Bonhams, Knightsbridge, UK
- Private collection, London, UK
- David Malik African Art Gallery, London, UK


Certificate of authenticity (COA) is included in the lot

Superb SONGYE Nkisi
Rising from short flexed legs and stylised feet integral to the circular base, the rectangular torso with arms carved free of the sides, and handhelds to the slightly distended cowrie0set abdomen, the cylindrical neck supporting a large head, the face covered with punched copper sheets,, below a fringe of iron spearheads, surmounted with a horn and plaited fibre tresses falling to the sides, the head and torso  applied with animal and reptile skin respectively, the neck with beaded necklaces, the hips wrapped in hessian and hung with goat's horns.

The statue will be shipped via DHL Express (or FedEx) with track and trace, fully insured. 1-2 days delivery within Europe. 2-4 days delivery to USA.


Early 1900s - Good condition - Ex BONHAMS, Ex J. J. KLEJMAN 

Superb power figure Nkisi - SONGYE - Democratic Republic of Congo

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