Huge Kongo Janus Form Canine Nail Fetish

A large carved wooden two headed dog Nail fetish with highly stylized features. Kongo, peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 38 inches long.

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

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

A Very large and impressive sculpture from the Kongo peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A haunting carved wooden African idol of a Dog with glass eyes and magic substances sealed in chest cav

A tall carved wooden effigy with countless nails and spikes driven into the wood and decorated with rope, animal hair and various pigments. A huge sculpture with inset glass eyes and animal horn "pack

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.

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

A carved wooden fetish in the form of a copulating canine couple. Because of this ability to move freely between the village and the forests, it is believed that dogs have the ability to mediate betwe

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

A Contemporary style of "fetish Mask" with two faces, painted in red and white kaolin clay as well as a crown of nails and fetish type receptacles on top. The mask measures 16 inches tall. * A Durable

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

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.

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

This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered

Vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered in old iron nails and painted various

With one upraised hand that originally held a spear or club, this African power figure dates to mid-19th-20th century, and is comprised of pigmented carved wood, cloth, woven sisal, nails and other sh

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

Carved wooden mask with elaborate headdress of nails and inset Glass eyes, and glass compartment with magic "juju" sealed inside. On professional custom display stand. The mask itself measures 17 x 13

Contemporary Kongo nail fetish style mask with red,black and white kaolin clay pigments with large headdress of Nails, glass eyes , woven grass rope and textiles. The mask measures 18 x 13 inches. A d

A Carved wooden idol completely covered in hand hammered iron spikes and other sacrificial offering type material in a layered patina. The figure measures 26 inches tall.

30" H x 11" W x 8" D.

Carved wooden "Magic fetish" sculpture from the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Adorned with white kaloin clay pigment and paints, and covered in nails driven into the sculpture to activate the magic.Alt

A carved wooden idol with numerous nails and fetish material attached to a two headed sculpture with inset glass eyes. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 10.5 x 5.5 inches.

A Classic carved wooden janus form Magic fetish with traditional bundles adorned with feathers, woven textile and carved ceremonial cap atop a male and female idol. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, central A