Rare Kongo Nkondi Dog, Nail Figure (Africa, 19th c.)

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes i

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

WAYO, CONGO, AFRICAN NAIL FIGURE, JANUS-HEADED DOG, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C. H 8", L 21", WOOD, NAILS, FABRIC Depth 6-1/2" . Mounted on wood plinth. Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Michigan Senator,

2 Rare Antique African Bronze Tribal Figures(Probably from Benin, West Africa) On Wood Bases. These Are Probably Mid 19th Century.Condition: Generally Good.Dimensions: Taller-H-12". Smaller-H-11".Prov

Rare Antique 19th c. Japanese / Chinese Bronze Figure of Playing Foo Dogs on a Carved Wood Fitted Base. Condition: Generally Very Good Condition with Minor Loss to One Piece as Shown in the Pictures.D

Carved wooden fetish like idol dozens of nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall. Head without pigmentation and body well applied.

West Africa, Nigeria, left bank of the Benue River, Tiv peoples, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A beautiful standing female ancestral figure known as an "ihambe," hand-carved from hard wood, standin

A very fine and rare old Shango staff with cowrie shell adornment and signs of field use. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The figure has an old label on the side as well as an old Sotheby's Park Bern

African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure, Congo. These religious objects, frequently called nail fetish because users often hammered nails into them, made by the Kongo people of West Central Africa. Nk

West Africa, Kingdom of Benin, 19th century CE. This is a cast bronze figure in the shape of two people, one at the top and one at the bottom, with highly stylized arms bent at the elbows. The faces o

Porcelain figure of a whippet on a red ground pillow with gilt trim, by J.J. Kandler with blue crossed sword marks, 18th/early 19th C. This Meissen model is of the Empress Catherine II of Russia's fav

Rare Jackfield black glazed red clay earthenware pottery figure of a seated dog with lifelike glass eyes, perfect for collectors. Issued: 19th Century Dimensions: 11.5"L x 5"W x 13.5"H Manufacturer: J

A very rare old, possibly 19th century bronze effigy of the Virgin mary and the Christ child from the Bakongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This King of the Kongo peoples was converted to Chris

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, Bwami society, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and remarkable hand-carved wood figure known as an iginga - a generic Lega

Rare American Cast Iron Garden Figure of Two Hounds fourth quarter 19th century, made in the mid-Atlantic states, the two dogs in a lifelike pose, one standing and wagging its tail and the other seate

Rare Large 19th C Chinese Doucai Fencai Porcelain Vase; one side with strong foo dogs in doucai colored enamels, the other side with a fencai colored scene of figures in a palace garden; pierced yello

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness o

A Carved Bamboo Cup Figure Foo Dog 19th Century. Measure 3" X 3" X 3". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid

MAJOLICA FISH BASKET & ENGLISH WHIPPET DOG FIGURE, 19TH C., BASKET 9" WIDE x 6" TALL, NO DAMAGE

DIMENSIONS APPROX 23x14x9CM. Please carefully study all photographs to get an accurate idea of the object. In good condition, as seen. Shipping is in-house and we ship internationally to US and rest o

Three Staffordshire Dog Figureslate 19th century, a pair of facing recumbent Dalmatians in the form of penholders, one with illegible stamp to the underside (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.), and a miniature spanie

Two Jacob Petit Paris Porcelain Dog Figures second quarter 19th century, including a foxhound sniffing out quail hiding under leaves, h. 5", w. 7-1/4", d. 5-1/2", and a recumbent Saint Bernard, h. 4-3

Fine African Kongo Mirrored Fetish Figure, DRC, late 19th century. Carved wood. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 8.75'' x 4'' x 2.75'' (22 x 10 x 7 cm); He

oil on canvas, relined; signed "H. Kraus" lower right; 20 x 16 inches; 27 x 23 inches frame