CONGOLESE SONGYE MALE NKISI FIGURE. Songye Male Figure, which is a type of Nkisi from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The term Nkisi generally refers to spiritual objects or power figures used by various Central African peoples, including the Songye and Kongo, to house spirits or sacred substances for various purposes. Nkisi figures were believed to contain powerful spiritual forces activated by ritual specialists (known as nganga) to address physical, social, or spiritual ailments, resolve disputes, or offer protection. - height: 14 inches. Estimate $90-120
