Bidspirit auction | CONGO NKISI DOG FIGURE

CONGO NKISI DOG FIGURE - Ca. 19th - 20th century AD > A Congo canine figure with an open mouth, pointed ears and an upright body supported on elongated legs. Metal elements project from the torso, and a collar-like band encircles the neck.In Congo traditions, a nkisi is an empowered assemblage combining a container or sculpture with substances selected by a ritual specialist. >>Size: 275mm x 90mm; Weight: 610g > Provenance: Private Collection of American Gentleman in London, since 1970s. >>