Fetiche Nkissi Pende
Pende · Democratic Republic of the Congo
Reference: FET-26
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- Height
- 38 cm
- Material
- Wood, rope, skin, feathers and pigments
This fetish fulfills the same function as the Nkissi of the Bakongo and of Basongye, with the difference that the existence of the Nkissi fetishes among…
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Full original description
This fetish fulfills the same function as the Nkissi of the Bakongo and of Basongye, with the difference that the existence of the Nkissi fetishes among the Bapende is exceptionally rare. This fetish carries the magic load tied with ropes in the lower body. Dark patina completely discoloured in some parts over time.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- First third century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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