African Bakongo Power Fetish

African Bakongo Power Fetish. Carved wood, feathers, shells, nails, plant fiber, fur. Size: 16'' x 8.5'' x 10'' (41 x 22 x 25 cm).

Bold and primitive carved wooden magic fetish adorned with huge snail shells, bones and magic regalia. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 27 inches tall.

African Tribal Art: Bakongo People, Congo/Zaire: Large Nkisi Fetish/Power Figure of a Seated Dog. The carving is estimated to be from the late 19th century, with additions and modifications dating thr

**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

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

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

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

An exceptional early African Fetish Figure, Bakongo, Democratic Republic of Congo, formally the Congolese country of Zaire. A Nkisi power figure, carved and heavily embellished as for a Shamum's oracl

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

A Carved wooden "power fetish" idol with bold classic form, embellished with animal hide and horns , woven grass skirt. The figure has been professionally custom mounted. The figure measures 27 inches

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, inverted central animal horn and adorned with metal tacks and reptile hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nga

A tall antique sculpture of a Nkisi, or power fetish by the Songye peoples. This sculpture was carved from a heavy dense` wood in classic form, there is a tall animal horn embedded into the top that a

A YAKA FEMALE POWER FIGURE from the Democratic Republic of Congo, the ridged cap above a face with slit bean eyes within circular orbits, typical upturned nose, mouth carved open, the diminutive arms

This is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and rope

A Carved wooden magic effigy with bold stance and a most unusual Blind face with spots, possibly representing a disease that the sculpture was to help overcome. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The figu

A carved heavy wooden shrine idol with bold form and classic features, most notably the tall animal horn on top, embellished with brass tacks and woven textiles and beads as adornment. The figure has

A carved wooden male "Mankishi" effigy with well handled and worn surface and a stylized face and form.These Sculptures comes various forms and serves different purposes, Usually Mankishi are depicted

African Boli Power Fetish, Mali. Wood. Cloth, mud, and sacrificial material. Size: 17'' x 8'' x 11'' (43 x 20 x 28 cm).

Songye Power Figure/ Fetish - Aboriginal Indigenous Art- Once ritualware for the Songye people of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. The Songye made power figures, Nkisi (singular) and Mankishi

Antique African Yaka Janus Power Fetish, DRC. With intact bundle. Size: 15.25'' x 3'' x 4'' (39 x 8 x 10 cm); Height on stand: 17" (43 cm).

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a remarkable ceremonial mask hand carved from wood then decor

CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH (NKISHI) The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They were used as relays with the spirits of the dead people very present in the religion.. They are used in "m

CONGO DRC SONGYE FETISH (NKISHI) The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They were used as relays with the spirits of the dead people very present in the religion.. They are used in "m