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CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO METAL WOOD NAIL NISKI FIGURE

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CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO METAL WOOD NAIL NISKI FIGURE

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Description

A Central African Congo mixed media nail figure. This figure is known as a Niski figure. Niski is the name given by Kongo peoples and other ethnic groups living in the Democratic Republic of Congo to extremely powerful collections of materials that are contained in receptacles known as futu. The niski is used by pounding metal objects into the figures wooden surface to direct the spirit toward a specific aim: to protect, heal or destroy. Provenance: from the private collection, New Jersey. Central African Figures, Figurines, Statues, Ethnic And Tribal Art Collectibles.

Dimensions: Overall size: 9 x 24 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition

Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.

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CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO METAL WOOD NAIL NISKI FIGURE

Name: CENTRAL AFRICAN CONGO METAL WOOD NAIL NISKI FIGURE
SKU: 165429503
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $150

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