A Bakongo Magic fetish sculpture

A Carved wooden effigy with obvious age and some minor decay over some time. The wood is very dry and light weight with age. Nkisi or Nkishi (plural varies: minkisi, zinkisi, or nkisi) are spirits, or

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

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

A Very rare and interesting old Bakongo figure, a magic fetish idol from a shrine. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. A very Rare type ,well carved. - Ex. Jean Pierre Hallet, La Jolla, CA. The fe

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

Yaka Magic Fetish Sculpture, Congo Africa. Stands at 23" Tall. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any co

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 powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor

A finely crafted Teke peoples fetish from the DRC, Congo, central Africa. Among the Teke, as with their neighbors, the Songye, figural sculptures, mankishi or nkishi are instruments used to bring good

A very old and well handled wooden sculpture from the Luba peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. This female idol has an undeniable well worn patina, please note the extremely well worn arms and

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

Vintage to Antique carved wooden Azande sculpture with iron earring adornment, cowrie shell eyes and a tree resin like material applied around the eyes, nose and neck. Old wire wrapped around the base

This is a finely carved vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a spirit with closed eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed with glass as we

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

Carved wooden idol in classic form, possibly a N'kisi magic fetish or ancestral image. Well worn and well handled surface patina. Measures 8 inches tall ( 9.5 inches tall on custom wooden base)

Carved wooden female effigy or magic fetish with woven rope and snail shells regalia. Yombe or Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7.5 inches tall.

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

A well weathered old carved wooden sculpture with painted black and red hair and lips, old nails driven into the base area and a layered surface suggesting offerings over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria

A carved wooden magic idol with bundle of magic substances sealed inside a large textile wrapped bundle around the central torso. Yaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches

A carved wooden male effigy with incised facial scars, ceremonial cap and accented with clay pigments. The sculpture measures 28 inches tall.

Carved wooden fetish object with painted face and magic accoutrements including bronze bells, shells, seeds and textiles.attached. Congo, Africa. The fetish measures 11.5 inches tall.

A carved wooden male figure with stylized crest on top and magic bundles attached to the arms, from the Yaka peoples, Congo, Africa. Mounted to wooden base,the entire sculpture measures 11.25 inches t

The very large primitive shrine idols from Nigeria, West Africa. The two statues are from different tribes in that region, the large black one is likely Chamba peoples, and the weathered smaller examp

19th century Songye N'kisi Magic sculpture. A very fine and very rare old wooden magic fetish sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.A well weathered/ well handled surface patina with