A Kongo-Vili Figure, "nkisi nkondi"

Kongo Power Figure (Nkisi N'kondi), 19th/20th C, 28"H, "..., a sculptor constructed the figure as an empty receptacle. A second specialist, known as the nganga, then �empowered" the v

Massive African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with body bound in braided rope, with smaller figures inside; H: 64 3/4" (approx.)

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with typical protruding metal and wood implements; with central, glass covered cavity; H: 12 1/4" &#40

Title: Kongo/Vili Nkisi fetish figure - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 9,45 Inch Materials: Wood, fibers, fabric Weight: 0,64 Pounds It

Two Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures), including: one standing with arm raised, wrapped in various materials; together with kneeling figure with

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

Two African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures); H: 11 1/2" (taller, approx.); one with stand

(Lot of 5) African carved wood and mixed media articles, including a Kongo Nkisi Nkondi figure, 6.25"h; Kongo bell, 11"h; double-headed vessel, 6"h, etc.

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); of two headed form, wearing tall headdresses; H: 26 1/2" (approx.)

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved and paint-decorated wood with metal nails. Base repaired. Size: 11.25'' x 7.25'' x 6'' (29 x 18 x 15 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood and paint decorated figure with inset glass eyes and metal blades and nails driven into the fetish. Size: 14.75'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (37 x 18 x 17

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood, rope and glass. Size: 12'' x 4'' x 5.5'' (30 x 10 x 14 cm).

Carved wooden fetish like idol dozens of nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall. Head without pigmentation and body well applied.

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood and paint decorated figure with inset glass eyes, metal, raffia. Size: 10.75'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (27 x 13 x 11 cm).

Tall African Kongo/Yombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola carved wood and mixed media nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 30 3/4" (approx.); with stand

Two carved wood Kongo/Yombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola figures, including: mixed media nkisi nkondi (power figure); together with phemba (maternity group); H: 20" &#4

African Congo Nkisi Nkondi power fetish figure (spirit), carved wood & metal, glass in belly represents the otherworld inhabited by spirits of the dead who can peer through and see potential enemies t

African Kongo Nkisi Fettish Figure from Democratic Republic of Congo. Size: 11.5 inches high. Weight:1.2 lbs; Nkondi are mystical statuettes made by the Kongo people of the Congo region. The primary f

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.

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

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

Large African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood, nails, pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 51'' x 13'' x 12'' (130 x 33 x 30 cm).

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood, nails, rope and shell. Size: 27'' x 8'' x 9.5'' (69 x 20 x 24 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachuset