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A carved wooden magic object featuring janus form figures embellished with features and featuring two, possibly male and female figures, one with hands evolving into a flat form perhaps suggesting hol

This is a very old and rare example of magic sculpture from the Kusu peoples ( Or related ethnic group) Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood, with undeniable age and handling. Note the ja

Janus-Figur Kusu (?), DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 20 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino, Burundi und Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich (1995). CHF 200 / 400

This was a personalized figure empowered by the diviner to serve the purpose of a god this fetish was made out magma from volcanic mountains. Repaired at neck 8" tall

A carved wooden idol with brass inset eyes and small animal horn on top to act as a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figure measures 14

Carved wooden male statue from the Kusu peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa.This statue features a highly polished dark surface and overall well handled patina on eroded base. A central cavity

A primitive and archaic carved wooden magic idol with a large open vessel on its head that at one time held a magic bundle, and with a heavily layered surface patina throughout suggesting ritual offer

A very old dark carved wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and classic almost "cubistic" form and features. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom

A Tall magic fetish idol carved from a heavy dense wood in traditional fashion with a highly stylized face and form and embellished with beads and shells and a snake skin skirt. Songye or Kusu peoples

A Carved wooden male idol with stylized face and beard, and large magic fetish bundle placed into top cavity. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall ON its custom base.

A carved wooden idol with carved "coffee bean" eyes and small and raised finial on top to hold a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figur

Congo Janus Fetish. Carved wood, metal shards. Size: 6" x 18" x 6" (15 x 46 x 15 cm). Provenance: Private Virginia collection.

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).

A carved wooden sculpture featuring janus faced ancestor images with Red and white kaolin clay paint around the eyes , accented with linear designs. The Classic round open ears are also evident in the

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 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

A unusual carved wooden magic power idol embedded into a Gourd and embellished with beads, seeds, goat horns, bells and various woven fibers. Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The gourd fetish

Carved wooden janis form Skull fetish with shell eyes and organic and mineral pigments. A rare style from the Bulu peoples, Cameroon, Africa.

A carved wooden Janus style Magic fetish object embellished with textile and shell bundle around the torso containing unknown magic elements. Nakanu peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. A Yaka relate

A carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T

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

Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

Ca. first half 20thC. Good with patina wear, insect wood holes seen from the bottom, age cracks (see photos). Truncated ritual figure with head cavity. Ex-Nooter coll.

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