Figur, "nkisi nkondi"

142 Figur, "nkisi" Woyo (?), DR Kongo H 30,5 cm. Provenienz: Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola. Magische Figuren werden allgemein als nkisi bezeichnet (plural: minkisi). Eine nkisi-nkondi-Figur (n

Songye, DR Kongo H 32,5 cm. Provenienz: Carlo Monzino (1931-1996), Castagnola.

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

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi n'kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood, pigments, fabric, glass, nails and natural elements. Early 20th Century. A nk

Reserve Reduced! Title: Powerful Old African Tribal NKISI N'Kondi figure. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Estimated age.: First half of the 20th Century. Historic Origin: D.R.C. Democratic Republic

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi N'Kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood with nails, chains, glass, shells, fabric, forged-metal, pigments and natural

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

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

Tall 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.

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 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

A Bakongo Nkisi Nkondi Carved Wood with Nail Fetish Figure, 20th Century. H: 12 1/4 W: 6 D: 5 in. From the collection of Melvin Drimmer (1935 - 1992), Professor of African Studies, Cleveland State Uni

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

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

This 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 wi

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).

Described By:Rachel CNX 1367 6068 Title:Nkisi Nkondi Carved Spiritual Statue Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 9 Description: Nkisi nkondi are most recognizable by the protrus

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

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 Nkisi Nkondi (Power Figure), 20th c., DRC, polychrome carved wood, metal, glass, textile, 12.5"h x 6"w x 4.25"d

African 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, Massachuset