Nkisi N'konde Kongo

A large carved wooden male effigy with countless nails and blades inserted and a smaller "spirit" face on the front, most interesting is the head turned off axis, giving the sculpture a sense of motio

Carved wooden fetish like idol with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails driven into the form. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall.

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and a large chamber fo

A very large vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails and spike

A vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails and spikes driven in

A HUGE vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A very tall carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and hundreds of nails a

This lot contains 2 carved wooden sculptures embellished with numerous inset nails as well as glass eyes. Known locally as Nkonde N'kisi, they were considered magic fetish objects used to ward off or

Large carved wooden effigy of a janus Canine / Human figure with janus mask faces and hundreds of iron nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 23.5 inches ta

Nice African Tribal Nkisi Nkonde figure with magical 'Bilongo" charge. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Second half of the 20th Century. Congo, Nkisi. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Wood , bones,

D.R. Congo Wood, mirror, metal, seedpods, and nails 39 cm Provenance: Dr. Tschopp, Muttenz, Switzerland Galerie Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Private collection, Belgium Nkisi N-Konde or power figure wi

A Tall carved wooden fetish idol with numerous iron spikes and sharp objects embedded into the figure, which is also adorned with various organic objects, grass, textiles and shells. The figure measur

Kongo Power Figure (Nkisi N'kondi), 19th/20th C, 28"H, "..., a sculptor constructed the figure as an empty receptacle. A second specialist, known as the nganga, then �empowered" the v

Kongo "N'kisi" Magic Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female effigy shown with snake to breast, raised scarrification, inset glass eyes (female and snake). Well handled pati

A large substantial carved wooden sculpture of a N'kodi Nkisi nail fetish with canine counterpart. The sculpture is adorned with various metal nails and spikes and inset glass eyes, decorated with var

A finely carved wooden N'kisi magic fetish with inset glass eyes, feather headdress, central cavity sealed with glass and bound by textiles. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 14 inches

Antique African Nkisi Kongo Power Fetish Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Early 20th C wood and fabric fetish figure for ritual ceremonies. Measuring 22 cm H x 8 W. From a Montreal privat

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi n'kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood, pigments, fabric, glass, nails and natural elements. Early 20th Century. A nk

Reserve Reduced! Title: Powerful Old African Tribal NKISI N'Kondi figure. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Estimated age.: First half of the 20th Century. Historic Origin: D.R.C. Democratic Republic

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi N'Kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood with nails, chains, glass, shells, fabric, forged-metal, pigments and natural

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved and paint-decorated wood with metal nails. Base repaired. Size: 11.25'' x 7.25'' x 6'' (29 x 18 x 15 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential

Tall and fierce looking canine sculpture with nails driven into the entire body as well as a chamber on its back sealed with glass. The fetish measures 24 inches tall x 10 inches wide.

Massive African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with body bound in braided rope, with smaller figures inside; H: 64 3/4" (approx.)

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

African Congo Nkisi Nkondi power fetish figure (spirit), carved wood & metal, glass in belly represents the otherworld inhabited by spirits of the dead who can peer through and see potential enemies t