African 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

African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure, Congo. These religious objects, frequently called nail fetish because users often hammered nails into them, made by the Kongo people of West Central Africa. Nk

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

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. 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

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

African Congo primitive tribal Nkondi or Nkonde nail fetish statue. Crafted carved wood figure wearing a tightly woven hat with feathers embellishing the top of the head, and dozens of nails and spike

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

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

African Nkisi Nkondi power figure fetish sculpture featuring multiple heads with glass eyes and kaolin details, with coated textile wrapped torso embedded with nails and mixed metals. 14" H x 4" W x 6

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

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.

Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with white and red pigment, cloth, nails and rope. Wear, some loss, repaired feet. 48"h. not including base and plinth (16"h. 15.5" x 15.5").

Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with traces of pigment, embedded nails, glass eyes and applied iron scraps. Once held spear. 50"h.

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

Congo nail fetsih figure, carved top to bottom. With inset stone to center with glass front and glass eyes. 25" ht. x 9" wd. From the collection of Ann M. Meranu

Male figure with body having nails hammered into it. [24"H].

A Bakongo Nkondi Nail Fetish Figure. Measure 11" Tall

African Bakongo Equestrian Nail Fetish Figure, Cameroon. Published: Maine Antiques Digest, "African Art and the Serious Collector" (April, 2010). Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Ma

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