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Mali, circa 1960s. Composed of…
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Wellington
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8-Oct-2024
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Mali, circa 1960s. Composed of carved wood, metal, fiber and clay. A nkisi or power figure is an object that has been imbued with a revered ancestral spirit by a nganga or healer/diviner. They are invoked to search out wrongdoing, enforce oaths, cure sicknesses and protect households or villages against evil forces. The metal objects commonly pounded into the surface of power figures represent the nkisi's active roles during rituals or ceremonies. Each nail or metal piece represents a vow, a signed treaty, and an effort to abolish evil. Provenance: Private Collection of Michael Yoffe. Height 64 cm
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