ckurumba
Origin : DRC
Size : 25.6" x 5.9"
Weight : 5.1 lbs
Material : Wood, feather, residue, fibers
The Songye fetish, Nkisi magic sculpture, nkishi (pl. mankishi ) , acts as a mediator between gods and men. Larger specimens are the collective property of an entire village, while smaller figures belong to an individual or a family. In the 16th century, the Songyes migrated from the Shaba region to settle in Kasai, Katanga and South Kivu. Their society is organized along patriarchal lines. Their history is inseparable from that of the Luba, to whom they are related through common ancestors. Divination was very much a part of their society, enabling them to discover sorcerers and shed light on the causes of misfortunes that befell individuals.
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