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Large Nkonde Nkisi Nail fetish African Magic Sculpture

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Huge Janus N'konde N'kisi Nail Fetish, African Art: 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

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Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish from the Kongo peoples,African: 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

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A Monumental N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African Art: 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

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N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles back: 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

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A Large Old Eroded Songye N'kisi Magic Fetish Idol: A Large carved wooden shrine idol with classic features and a very well weathered and eroded surface, losses from the bottom and interior of the sculpture suggest a long time exposed to the elements.

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Huge Kongo N'kisi Nkonde Nail Fetish: 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

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KONGO NKISI MAGIC FETISH, AFRICAN ART: This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a kneeling ancestor with inset glass eyes, a highly stylized form and large chamber for magic s

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Pair of Kongo Nail Fetish figures: 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

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HANDSOME KONGO MINIATURE N'KISI MAGIC FETISH: This is a finely carved vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a open mouth idol with inset glass eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed wi

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A Songye N'kisi Power Object, Magic fetish: A large heavy carved wooden village idol with traditional style mask like face, attached metal embellishments, traditional / almost cubist form, remnants of nails and such where animal hide and animal

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A Dramatic Kongo Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish, African Art: 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.

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Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Canine Nail fetish, African Art: 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.

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JANUS SONGYE NKISI MAGIC FETISH AFRICAN ART: Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

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Fine Old Songye Nkisi Magic fetish Head with Horn: This is a very old and well handled songye n'kisi magic fetish head sculpture with power horn still attached. Congo / DRC , Central Africa.The sculpture has an eroded neck area, it is possible that th

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IMPRESSIVE KONGO NKONDI NKISI NAIL FETISH WITH CANINE: 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

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Large Nkonde Nkisi Nail fetish African Magic Sculpture

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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 measures 28 inches tall on a professional custom display stand which is included. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

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fair, weathered

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Large Nkonde Nkisi Nail fetish African Magic Sculpture

Name: Large Nkonde Nkisi Nail fetish African Magic Sculpture
SKU: 79361570
Price: 240 USD
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