Nkisi statue

This Fetish Nkisi statue is well curved, with a design skirt with a nice facial look and oiled patina of the XX° century of the Republic Democratic of Congo.

These protective fetishes for homes are among the most popular in Africa. Nkisi plays the role of mediator between God and humans, charged with protecting against different evils. Larger specimens are the collective property of an entire village, and the smaller figures belong to an individual or family.