Sale 207 Lot 179

CONGOLESE BEMBE POWER NKISI FIGURE. Bembe power figures, also known as nkisi or kitebi/bimbi, are often associated with ancestor worship and are believed to embody spirits or ancestors, providing protection, healing, or success in activities like hunting or warfare. Such statues are made by Bembe people, a Bantu ethnic group primarily located in the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These figures often display distinctive features such as intricate scarification patterns on the abdomen, inlaid eyes, and naturalistic proportions. - Height: 12.5 inches.
Estimate $150-180