Kongo Standing Man Nail Fetish Figure

30" H x 11" W x 8" D.

This lot contains 2 carved wooden sculptures embellished with numerous inset nails as well as glass eyes. Known locally as Nkonde N'kisi, they were considered magic fetish objects used to ward off or

With one upraised hand that originally held a spear or club, this African power figure dates to mid-19th-20th century, and is comprised of pigmented carved wood, cloth, woven sisal, nails and other sh

Kongo, Zaire standing Fetish, Squat Wood Figure with hands on hips, open mouth, feathers used as hair, mirror embedded in chest, rapt expression of awe, tilt of head and gazing afar, 19th c., Zaire, 1

**Originally Listed At $150** Africa, Republic of Benin, Fon/ Dahomey, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figure of a standing man, made to be a fetish figure with a receptacle car

A standing nail fetish of wood and metal. DRC, Kongo, 20th century. 46 1/2"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX

A Carved wooden idol completely covered in hand hammered iron spikes and other sacrificial offering type material in a layered patina. The figure measures 26 inches tall.

This is a Tall and interesting carved wooden image from the Kongo peoples of the Congo/ DRC , central Africa. Featuring a bold and powerful spirit figure completely covered with old nails driven into

African Nkondi Nail Fetish Power figure, Congo. These religious objects, frequently called nail fetish because users often hammered nails into them, made by the Kongo people of West Central Africa. Nk

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

Carved wooden fetish like idol with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails driven into the form. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall.

Probably American, mid 20th century. Mixed media, unsigned. Charred wood standing figure of a man with nails, crown and painted sheet metal cloak. On base with industrial cart wheels and iron bird sup

Three wooden Congolese N'kisi fetishes. One Nkondi nail fetish, depicting man with inlaid glass eyes, bilongo chamber, with many metal nails and razors hammered into figure. One Nkondo fetish depictin

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

Large carved wooden effigy of a janus Canine / Human figure with janus mask faces and hundreds of iron nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 23.5 inches ta

A Central African hand-carved wooden fetish sculpture, art of the Bakongo people, the largest ethnic group in the Republic of Congo. The piece represents a standing male figure with exaggerated genita

A vintage, hand carved wooden fetish, West Africa, Northern Nigeria, Montol culture. Made in the form of a figure of a standing man with his arms down. The neck, middle of the body and ankles are deco

This mid to late 20th-century, 19" carved wood fetish figure is from the Kongo people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The torso is embedded with fetish bundles and impaled with nails.

Carved wooden fetish like idol dozens of nails driven into the figure. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 17 inches tall. Head without pigmentation and body well applied.

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

Fine African Kongo Mirrored Fetish Figure, DRC, late 19th century. Carved wood. Provenance: The Miles and Shirley Fiterman Collection, Minneapolis, MN. Size: 8.75'' x 4'' x 2.75'' (22 x 10 x 7 cm); He

Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with white and red pigment, cloth, nails and rope. Wear, some loss, repaired feet. 48"h. not including base and plinth (16"h. 15.5" x 15.5").

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