A Basonge Magic Fetish Idol Ex Millon Auctions

Old and interesting carved wooden magic fetish or power idol with medicine horn intact, ribbed neck, reptile skin regalia, adorned with metal studs and eroded away from below the arms. The Songye peop

A very Fine \"Nkisi\" magic fetish idol with metal studs embedded into the face and hand hammered metal plates set as a crown around the head, a metal and animal hide collar adorn the sculpture as wel

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

A highly stylized carved wooden magic fetish from a Vodun shrine. The idol features an anthropomorphic figure surrounded by animal horns, shells, metal implements and other regalia, esoteric objects f

A Carved wooden magic fetish idol with encrusted central ball of magic material with inset glass in the abdomen. Yaka peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The figure measures 11.5 inches tall on wooden base.

A Carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features and form, embellished with metal tacks and decorated with glass beads. Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The figure measures 8 inche

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

This is a very rare old magic fetish idol figure from the Yaka peoples,DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A Fine older Yaka fetish with magical lode still present in its chest. carved from a single heavy dense piece

A rare old wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and strong visual presence. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom mounted and measures 6.25 inches

A find old carved wooden magic power fetish idol known as Nkishi , a wooden idol that was created by a village witch doctor and embellished with magic ingredients and adorned with beads , animal hides

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 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

A carved wooden fetish idol "N'kishi" in traditional form, adorned with glass beads, animal horn and woven grass skirt. Such idols were commissioned by the village shaman or "Nganga" who assembled the

A carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

A ritual implement made from an animal horn and embellished with a carved wooden spirit idol bound to the horn with textiles and natural fibers, beads, bones and organic material , covered in blood sa

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 Finely carved wooden magic idol with a wonderfully stylized form and well handled surface patina. Basongye peoples, Congo/ DRC, central Africa. The figure measures 7 inches tall. Provenance: Ex. McC

A fine Yaka figure on with magic bundles, known as Phuungu, such idols were considered "power" figures. Carved wood and embellished with fetish bundles. The idol measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14 inches

A carved wooden idol known as a "Butti" which was thought to have been used for healing and personal empowerment. Teke peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa. The idol measures 10.25 inches tall ( 11.5 in displ

A carved wooden shrine idol set into a round bark container with sewn sides, and packed with organic material, also a small panel of glass is set into the clay in front on the weathered and worn idol.

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 carved wooden fetish idol with stylized crest, incised facial scars and large bundle of magic material. Teke or possibly Lula peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 8.5 x 4 inches. Ex Eugene Ne

A charming carved wooden spirit idol with attached plastic medicine bottles, shells and organic matter. Ewe peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The idol measures 6.5 inches tall on a 4 x 4 inch lucite base.

A carved wooden shrine idol with strong facial features, a tall central animal horn and adorned with animal hide and woven ropes. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga