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African Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish Figure

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Item Details

Description

A Bakongo Nkisi Nkondi Carved Wood with Nail Fetish Figure, 20th Century.

H: 12 1/4 W: 6 D: 5 in.

From the collection of Melvin Drimmer (1935 - 1992), Professor of African Studies, Cleveland State University.

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African Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish Figure

Name: African Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish Figure
SKU: 135092212
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $80 - $120

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