SONGYE NKISI - DRC
Updated October 17, 2026
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| Lot number | 0250 |
| Estimate | $300 - $600 |
| Opening bid | $20 |
| Auction | The Living Line: African Art Past and Present |
| Date | October 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | LoZo Gallery |
| Location | Franklin, Pennsylvania |
The artifact belongs to the Songye tribe from the central savanna region of the DRC. It functions as a sacred Mankishi (Nkisi) community power figure crafted for protective sorcery. Commissioned by
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