AfricanTwo-Headed Bakongo Nikisi African Sculpture

African Tribal Art: Two-Headed Nkisi Figure, from the Bacongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th Century, circa 1884. Made of wood, pigments, fabric, glass nails and natural elements. A n

African and Ethnographic Object Assortment (5) items including a Bakongo two-headed dog nail fetish sculpture; West African style copper aloy Manilla currency having incised geometric motifs at both e

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a mother and child, with well handled surfaces and obvious handling and wear. Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa.

With applied leather face. 12" high x 7 1/2" x 4"

Contemporary sculpture, likely African, with double headed goat. A few minor marks and chips on wood, otherwise good condition. It measures 19" H x 48" W x 8.5" inches deep. JD/B15/SH:12C

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.

Double headed dog fetish. DRC, Kongo style. 9”h x 28 1/2”l x 10 1/2”w. ++ Cylindrical container with legs. DRC, Mangbetu style. 23”h x 9”w x 8 3/4”d. ++ Kongo style nail fetish. DRC, Kongo

A Carved wooden Figure of a Mother and Child (Phemba)from the Yombe / Bakongo peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central, Africa. Such sculptures of a mother nursing her child may have been used to increase o

This is a rare old Male slave sculpture from the Bakongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in male form, wearing simple loin cloth and signs of handling and age.Of

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

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

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

STANDING MAN with glass eyes and glass drum, 24 ¼” tall, TWO HEADED MAN with cloth and twine, 11” tall, both carved wood with metal appointments. (2)

Very pretty wooden bell sculpture of a couple back to back Bells of this type, small objects of prestige, were used by the people of Lower Congo (Bakongo, Vili, Yombe, Woyo) during initiation rites, d

A Carved wooden female effigy with a most unusual four headed form, with burden vessel on top, each head supported by the false chin and stylized raffia collar, shown kneeling with a highly stylized f

African two tone carved wood sculpture. Good consition with minimal signs of wear. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 30" Tall Weight: 19 lbs Please note all lots show signs of

A carved wooden magic effigy sculpture that has countless textiles tied and wrapped around the figure, which also has inset glass eyes. Bakongo peoples, Congo, DRC/ Africa. The figure measures 9 inche

A Central African hand-carved wooden fetish sculpture, art of the Bakongo people, the largest ethnic group in the Republic of Congo. The piece represents a standing male figure with exaggerated genita

Double-headed, carved wood sculpture, labelled as originating from the Kuba people’s, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size 11"H. PROVENANCE: From the esta

Double-headed, carved wood sculpture, labelled as originating from the Kuba people?s, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century, 12.5" x 4.5" x 1.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of

A Wild 2 headed and horned zoomorphic fetish with various offerings , spikes and nails, all meant to empower the sculptures \"Magic\". Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The statue measures 23 inches l

Art & Kongos Art & Kongos : Les peuples kongophones et leur sculpture. Volume 1: Les Kongo du nord Biteki bia Bakongo Felix, Marc L. Meur, Charles Batulukisi, Niangi Brussels : Zaïre Basin Art Histor

194 Art & Kongos Art & Kongos : Les peuples kongophones et leur sculpture. Volume 1: Les Kongo du nord Biteki bia Bakongo Felix, Marc L. Meur, Charles Batulukisi, Niangi Brussels : Zaïre Basin Art Hi

Art et Kongos (Volume I) Les peuples kongophones et leur sculpture. Biteki Bia Bakongo Felix, Marc L. / Meur, Charles / Batulukisi, Niangi Bruxelles: Zaïre Basin Art History Research Center (1995