African nkishi (pl. mankishi) statue of the Songye equipped with the bishimba magic charge fixed on the bust. The protruding, metallic eyes distinguish this singular piece. Light brown patina. The Nkisi, a protective fetish, plays the role of mediator between god and men, responsible for protecting against various evils. The large specimens are the collective property of an entire village, the smaller figures belong to an individual or a family. In the 16th century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle on the left bank of the Lualaba. Their society is organized in a patriarchal way. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba, to whom they are related through common ancestors. Very present in their society, divination made it possible to discover sorcerers and to shed light on the causes of the plagues that struck individuals. (ref.: Treasures of Africa, Museum of Tervuren, ed. De Vries-Brouwers; "Art and life in Africa" C.De Roy; "The Sensible and the Force" ed. Royal Museum for Central Africa)
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