Fetish Nkisi From Congo

Statue NKISI KONGO Style SOLONGO, CONGO height 42cm Legs outstretched on its square base, stiff torso, arms bent on the lower abdomen This sculpture is in all respects identical to that of the ARMAN collection (it could be the same sculptor who I made) A hard and dense wood, patinated, with many artisanal nails embedded in the torso. A magic load on the belly, one placed on each foot, additional loads on each shoulder and one in the back. The hairstyle made of magic charge with a cauri and a disc in the center covered with glass which could be in ivory (like that of Arman) A fabric necklace around the neck. almond eyes covered with glass, well marked eyebrows and lips Cracks due to the drying of the wood and its age The resemblance in every way suggests that this sculpture with the obvious patina of use could be the work of the same sculptor than the famous NKISI sculpture from the ARMAN collection (nails added) see photo and book "Arman and African Art, as well as the ARTCURIAL sales catalog of July 2, 2003 lot 90 free shipping worldwide