Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
25. Nkisi Nkondi statue, representing a god of justice, Congo, first half of the 20th century
Starting price
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 150
Sold
Pretul de pornire si cel estimat nu sunt preturi de vanzare efective
EUR 300
Session
Thu, 23 June 2022 19:30
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Nkisi Nkondi statues are mystical objects, inhabited by guardian spirits of justice and equity. The sculptor shaped a cavity in the abdominal part of the figurine, where the spirit would live, conjured by herbs and by other items kept in the cavity. Afterwards, it was closed off with a piece of mirror or glass. Whenever the help of the entity was needed, usually to solve conflicts, the sculpture was perforated using sharp objects, most often nails, to awaken the deity.
Most Nkisi Nkonis ended up by being destroyed in the 19th century and, later, many of the remaining ones, inspired the New Orleans Voodoo magic.
Dimensions
depth 21 cm, width 91 cm, height 51 cm, custom 51 Ã 91 Ã 21 cm
Description
exotic wood and metal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
Nkisi Nkondi statues are mystical objects, inhabited by guardian spirits of justice and equity. The sculptor shaped a cavity in the abdominal part of the figurine, where the spirit would live, conjured by herbs and by other items kept in the cavity. Afterwards, it was closed off with a piece of mirror or glass. Whenever the help of the entity was needed, usually to solve conflicts, the sculpture was perforated using sharp objects, most often nails, to awaken the deity.
Most Nkisi Nkonis ended up by being destroyed in the 19th century and, later, many of the remaining ones, inspired the New Orleans Voodoo magic.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
depth 21 cm, width 91 cm, height 51 cm, custom 51 Ã 91 Ã 21 cm
Description
exotic wood and metal
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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