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A fascinating Nkisi sculpture (Nkisi means medicine). Fetish figure representing the figure of a large hyena protecting under her feet her baby cub. The sculpture has a lot of nails and metal inserts, evidence of age can be noticed on the rust encrustation of the metal surfaces as well as the stress in the other metal parts. These figures known as Nkisi believed to have magical attributes and control over ambivalent spirits. Vintage sculpture around 40 to 60 years old. Shows some Wood loss, scratches, cracks.Measures:....36" In. High....13" In. Wide....13" In. Deep
Condition
wood loss, scratches, cracks
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Large Nkisi Fetish Power Hyena Figure - Congo - 36" In. High
Estimate $900 - $1,500
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