70047: An Outstanding Kongo Power Figure, nkisi Democr

An Outstanding Kongo Power Figure, nkisi Democratic Republic of Congo, c. 1900 or earlier This finely carved wood figure retains the large power pack, or magical charge,

A Kongo power figure, nkisiDemocratic Republic of CongoH: 10 1/2 in.

Kongo Power Figure (Nkisi N'kondi), 19th/20th C, 28"H, "..., a sculptor constructed the figure as an empty receptacle. A second specialist, known as the nganga, then �empowered" the v

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved and paint-decorated wood with metal nails. Base repaired. Size: 11.25'' x 7.25'' x 6'' (29 x 18 x 15 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential

Antique African Nkisi Kongo Power Fetish Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Early 20th C wood and fabric fetish figure for ritual ceremonies. Measuring 22 cm H x 8 W. From a Montreal privat

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood and paint decorated figure with inset glass eyes and metal blades and nails driven into the fetish. Size: 14.75'' x 7'' x 6.5'' (37 x 18 x 17

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood, rope and glass. Size: 12'' x 4'' x 5.5'' (30 x 10 x 14 cm).

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure, DRC. Carved wood and paint decorated figure with inset glass eyes, metal, raffia. Size: 10.75'' x 5'' x 4.5'' (27 x 13 x 11 cm).

Massive African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with body bound in braided rope, with smaller figures inside; H: 64 3/4" (approx.)

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); of two headed form, wearing tall headdresses; H: 26 1/2" (approx.)

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with typical protruding metal and wood implements; with central, glass covered cavity; H: 12 1/4" &#40

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and mixed media nkisi kozo (power figure of a dog); with cowrie shell eyes; L: 36" (approx.)

Two Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures), including: one standing with arm raised, wrapped in various materials; together with kneeling figure with

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and mixed media nkisi kozo (power figure of a dog); with cowrie shell eyes; L: 36" (approx.)

Two African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures); H: 11 1/2" (taller, approx.); one with stand

Tall African Kongo/Yombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola carved wood and mixed media nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 30 3/4" (approx.); with stand

Two carved wood Kongo/Yombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola figures, including: mixed media nkisi nkondi (power figure); together with phemba (maternity group); H: 20" &#4

African Congo Nkisi Nkondi power fetish figure (spirit), carved wood & metal, glass in belly represents the otherworld inhabited by spirits of the dead who can peer through and see potential enemies t

wood, metal, plant fibre, animal fur and horn, breakage (right arm), base Particularly remarkable about this figure are the magical paraphernalia, which are apparently still completely preserved. They

An unusual Songye Fetish carved in the shape of a Kifwebe mask with neck rings, cowrie shell eyes and a horn adorning the head which measures: 7 1/2" W x 6 1/2" D x 23" H

Title: Songye Fetish Power Figure Nkisi Date/Period: 20th Century Dimension: 13 in Material: wood, metal and organic materials Additional Information: A power figure from the Songye tribe of the Democ

20th century, Republic of the Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with one arm raised, applied nails, woven skirt, shells, twisted ropes, on a square base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesd