Azande Yanda Magic Protection fetish

A highly abstract wooden sculpture embellished with old glass beads, copper wire and a large seed. Such power objects are known as yandas after the protective spirits that the Zande peoples believe gu

A Very rare, old and interesting magic protective fetish from the Azande peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. According to literature, such cult figures were known as "yanda" and traditionally

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

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

A carved wooden shrine idol with encrusted surface patina. Such idols were carved by the igbo and are known as "Ikenga".Considered powerful symbols they were used as protection of the home and were gi

Kongo "N'kisi" Magic Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female effigy shown with snake to breast, raised scarrification, inset glass eyes (female and snake). Well handled pati

A very rare wooden vessel with spirit mask face above vessel adorned with textiles, cowrie shells and mirrors, likely some type of divination object, and included is a wooden carved pointer object. Da

A carved wooden dance mask adorned with many Goat horns creating a powerful and bold aesthetic. Guere / We or Wobe peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 18 x 11 inches. A metal display stand can

The Songye people called upon supernatural forces which they believed could be contacted and manipulated in their favor through power sculptures known as "Nkisi". The Songye regarded the wood figure a

A uncommon and dramatic magic idol believed to be used in the hunting of witches and to ward off witchcraft. The figure is carved wood and embellished with silver foil and a textile wrap. Bobo peoples

A carved wooden shrine idol embellished with seeds and shells, bells and iron spikes in the ears,mouth and top of the head. Fon or related ethnic group, Togo or Dahomey, West Africa. The Idol measures

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

This is a wild and fantastic Gere Wobe peoples mask from the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Carved heavy dense wood with a heavy encrusted patina and a crown of wild goat horns, all set into a bold pattern

This is a very fine Old Teke Buti idol. Buti are named after and identified as specific male ancestors and located in a shrine to one’s deceased family members. Individual male devotees use buti fig

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 Songye N'kisi Magic fetish pictured in a 1960's Field Photograph from the Institut des Musées Nationaux du Zaire ( Institute of the National Museum of Zaire ) of the very same actual fetish is use

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 Carved wooden Vodun effigy with various magic regalia attached and bound to a shrine fetish with encrusted surface and signs of ritual use. Fon peoples, Togo/Dahomey, West Africa. The sculpture meas

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 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 old and well handled songye n'kisi magic fetish head sculpture with power horn still attached. Congo / DRC , Central Africa.The sculpture has an eroded neck area, it is possible that th