Sold2020Huge Kongo N'kisi Nkonde Nail FetishA 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 motioSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Monumental N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African ArtA 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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2019Huge Janus N'konde N'kisi Nail Fetish, African ArtA 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 spikeSee Sold Price
Sold2018Huge Kongo Nkisi nail fetish magic sculptureA 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 "packSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Dramatic Kongo Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish, African ArtCarved 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.See Sold Price
Sold2019Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish from the Kongo peoples,AfricanThis is a fantastic 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 a large chamber foSee Sold Price
Sold2019N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles backA 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 spikes driven inSee Sold Price
Sold2019Janus Canine N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African ArtLarge 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 taSee Sold Price
Sold2020Pair of Kongo Nail Fetish figuresThis 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 orSee Sold Price
Sold2017Contemporary Kongo Nkisi nail fetish, African ArtThis 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 intoSee Sold Price
Sold2018A Haunting Kongo Nkisi Nail fetish, African ArtBold 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.See Sold Price
Sold2019IMPRESSIVE KONGO NKONDI NKISI NAIL FETISH WITH CANINEA 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 varSee Sold Price
Sold2019LARGE KONGO NKISI NKONDI NAIL FETISH, AFRICAN ARTThis 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 wiSee Sold Price
Sold2018Haunting Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail fetish ~ African ArtThis 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 coveredSee Sold Price
Sold2024Large African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC, H. 51"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).See Sold Price
Sold2022African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRCAfrican 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, MassachusetSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRCAfrican Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood two-headed spirit with inset glass eyes and a prominent single chamber for magic substances, sealed with glass, with rope-connected nails driveSee Sold Price
Sold2018Kongo N'kisi Gorilla nail fetish sculpture African ArtThis 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 fetiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Vintage Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail Fetish African ArtVintage carved wooden idol with dozens of nails driven into the sculpture, with magic bundles attached. Kongo peoples, DRC / CONGO, Africa.See Sold Price
Sold2018Powerful Kongo N'kisi Magic Nail fetish ~ African ArtVintage 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 variousSee Sold Price
Sold2024African Wood Sculpture AssortmentAfrican Wood Sculpture Assortment (4) total items including an Igbo white painted seated female, a Kongo / Yombe Nkisi nail fetish and a small Teke figure having attached feathers; together with a MenSee Sold Price
Sold2019Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Canine Nail fetish, African ArtTall 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.See Sold Price
Sold2019Large Nkonde Nkisi Nail fetish African Magic SculptureA Tall carved wooden fetish idol with numerous iron spikes and sharp objects embedded into the figure, which is also adorned with various organic objects, grass, textiles and shells. The figure measurSee Sold Price
Sold2024Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Community Power FigureLarge nail fetish compound figure, the four heads facing four different directions, the bodies without arms and pierced all over with large nails and metal shards, each figure with a glass-fronted abdSee Sold Price
Nov 03A-1 AuctionPrimitive 31" Wooden Two Faced Man & Woman African Art Nail Fetish Statue$100(2 bids)