Kongo style fetish chewing Iboga Root, African Art

Carved wooden Kongo style fetish showing a ancestor standing on a tortoise and wearing a rattan pack filled with magic substances as he chews on the Iboga root. Measures 21 inches tall. Ex Harold Smit

fantastic carved wooden magic fetush with feather headdress and shown chewing Iboga root. Ex Smith collection, Philadelphia, PA. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches tall.

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

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 very finely carved femal effigy shown holding an infant, who appears rather stiff which may suggest an infant who has passed away, and also shown chewing a Root, which may indicate the Iboga tree an

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

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.

This is a Tall and interesting carved wooden image from the Kongo peoples of the Congo/ DRC , central Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful spirit figure completely covered with old nails driven into

A carved wooden idol with two heads and dozens of nails driven into the sculpture. traditionally such idols were considered magic fetish idols used by the tribe to ward off illness among other things.

Bold and powerful sculpture of a magic fetish with various nails and other assorted regalia driven into or tied to the fetish to empower it. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 30 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

A carved wooden mask with various magic regalia attached including shells, rope, textiles and a mirror. Guere peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures

A finely carved wooden N'kisi magic fetish with inset glass eyes, feather headdress, central cavity sealed with glass and bound by textiles. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 14 inches

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 very charming and unusual carved wooden sculpture of a Porcupine, with a cascading back lined with long wooden spikes, and the eyes are inset glass, well handled surface patina on the face and areas

A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male Chief with large iron bells hanging from his neck, and glass embedded and painted eyes, hands to wais, a dramatic carving and no

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.

Vintage carved wooden idol with dozens of nails driven into the sculpture, with magic bundles attached. Kongo peoples, DRC / CONGO, Africa.

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

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

A Kongo style fetish/power figure. Central Africa. 20th century. Wood, glass, fabric, and other natural objects. 11" x 5" x 4". Condition: includes stand. Missing spear for right hand. Cracks througho

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.

This is a very Bold and powerful old wood sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved wooden image of a Gorilla or Monkey with many nails driven into the chest, as a "Nikisi" or Magic feti