A Bakongo Janus Nkisi Nkondi nail fetish figure,

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 Uni

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

**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

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

Bakongo Peoples, Nkondi Nkisi Fetish figure, 20th c., Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood kneeling power figure with nails and metal objects protruding form his chest, white and red pigment and

LARGE BAKONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH FIGURE: This imposing fetish is 53" h x 11" w x 13" d. He is wearing a hat, carrying a spear in his raised hand, has been "provoked" with a maze of nails, is embellish

A Bakongo Nkondi Nail Fetish Figure. Measure 11" Tall

Ethnographic Object Assortment Approximately (55) items, African items including a Senufo fire-spitter helmet mask, a Nkisi Nkondi nail fetish figure, a Mende helmet mask, (2) Yoruba ibeji twin figure

BAKONGO, CONGO, NKISI NAIL FETISH FIGURE. HEIGHT 12 1/2"

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

20th century, Republic of the Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with one arm raised, applied nails, woven skirt, shells, twisted ropes, on a square base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesd

Bakongo People, Nkisi Power Figure, Nail Fetish. Size: 11.25"T x 5.25"W x 4.5"D

This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a janus headed spirit with inset glass eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed wi

early 20th century, West African, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakongo peoples hand-carved wooden power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles, twisted rope, raffia, horn and glass plus

20th century, African, two Democratic Republic of the Congo power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles and glass. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 37 i

Antique African hand-carved wood spiritual power fetish sculptures with nails throughout. Two figures. Dimension: 9" and 10.25". Condition: original estate condition, remnants of color and material, a

Large carved wooden effigy of a janus Canine / Human figure with janus mask faces and hundreds of iron nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 23.5 inches ta

Nkisi Nkondi Fetish Power Figure Wooden Sculpture Nails.Measures 23 inches x 32 inches x 14 inches.

This is an outstanding ethnographic spiritual relic imported from the Bakongo tribe of Zaire/Congo. It is an old nkondi nkisi nail fetish made by a specialized sorcerer. Fetishes such as these are use

Three wooden Congolese N'kisi fetishes. One Nkondi nail fetish, depicting man with inlaid glass eyes, bilongo chamber, with many metal nails and razors hammered into figure. One Nkondo fetish depictin

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Yombe tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious speci

Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Yombe tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious speci