African Songye Female Power Figure – Hand-Carved Wood Nkisi Tribal Statue

Bring a profound sense of protection, lineage history, and striking geometric complexity to your collection with this exceptional artisan made African Songye Female Power Figure (Nkisi). Originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this hand-carved wooden statue stands as a captivating monument to traditional spiritual guardianship and true artistic mastery. The statue is sculpted with extraordinary, classic Songye proportions, featuring an elongated head accented with an ancestral horn crest and beautifully detailed facial planes adorned with a pattern of traditional metal studs or tacks. Symbolizing fertility, continuity, and community safeguarding, the figure features carved hands resting deliberately upon an amplified abdomen with a defined umbilical cavity. Draped in a rustic red textile wrap and carved from a single piece of dense hardwood, this power figure honors generations of passed-down sustainable craftsmanship.

Country of Origin

• Hand crafted by the Songye People (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

Dimensions

• 32" Height x 11" Width x 9" Depth

Materials

• Hand-Carved Hardwood
• Textile
• Metal Accents

Condition

• Authentic vintage condition with a weathered, beautifully aged patina and natural wood grain texturing

Display & Care

• Shelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.

Shipping

• Processing: 1–2 business days — carefully inspected and securely packaged
• Worldwide delivery: 10–14 business days after shipment
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• Customs and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer
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