KUSU FETISH

This was a personalized figure empowered by the diviner to serve the purpose of a god this fetish was made out magma from volcanic mountains. Repaired at neck 8" tall

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

Carved wooden male statue from the Kusu peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa.This statue features a highly polished dark surface and overall well handled patina on eroded base. A central cavity

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 very old dark carved wooden magic fetish with a well handled surface and classic almost "cubistic" form and features. Luba or Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture has been custom

A Tall magic fetish idol carved from a heavy dense wood in traditional fashion with a highly stylized face and form and embellished with beads and shells and a snake skin skirt. Songye or Kusu peoples

A Carved wooden male idol with stylized face and beard, and large magic fetish bundle placed into top cavity. The sculpture measures 9 inches tall ON its custom base.

A carved wooden idol with carved "coffee bean" eyes and small and raised finial on top to hold a "magic" charge to empower the idol. Such figures were considered mediums to the spirit world. The figur

A carved wooden magic object featuring janus form figures embellished with features and featuring two, possibly male and female figures, one with hands evolving into a flat form perhaps suggesting hol

A unusual carved wooden magic power idol embedded into a Gourd and embellished with beads, seeds, goat horns, bells and various woven fibers. Kusu peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The gourd fetish

This is a very old and rare example of magic sculpture from the Kusu peoples ( Or related ethnic group) Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood, with undeniable age and handling. Note the ja

Ca. first half 20thC. Good with patina wear, insect wood holes seen from the bottom, age cracks (see photos). Truncated ritual figure with head cavity. Ex-Nooter coll.

This is an old and very fascinating Twin fetish from the Songye / Kusu Border region, Congo, Africa. The sculpture of twins is not at all common among the Songye, and this example has a painted surfac

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with age-appropriate wear including surface patina rubs and age cracks. Truncated figure; flat angular head; hands placed on abdomen, DRC. The head cavity has clay or another

Ca. first half 20thC. Fair with age cracks, otherwise all age-appropriate surface patina wear. Features a hollowed top for use in ceremonies. Kusu truncated figure with arms and joined hands forming d

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 fine Songye fetish figure, Songye, Eki chiefdom; D.R. CongoOf classical form, the figure with enlarged head with carved wooden horn inserted at the apex, the face with wedge-shaped nose, eyes with a

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

Adrian Wall (Jemez, b. 1970 ) + Tony Jojola (Isleta) + Jody Naranjo (Santa Clara, b. 1969)Thunderbird Fetish Olla, 2022glass, sinew"The history of glass at IAIA is profound,” says sculptor Adri

Baule Peoples, shrine monkey fetish, 20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood encrusted with ritualistic projections, the expressive head with open mouth and hand raised with food, the other hand holding a b

(7) Animal and fetish carvings in semiprecious hardstones and soapstone with fiber and stone insets. Sizes range from 1/2"- 2 1/4" high. One missing a tail. Otherwise good condition. (1) Encrusted sto

A Zuni Stone Bear Fetish c. 19th century stone, turquoise Provenance: Acquired from Dorian Morley, Tampa, FL Exhibited: North by Southwest, The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, Tallahassee, FL,

A large and heavily embellished wooden female effigy with a large medicine bottle adhered to the front and two crocodile carvings attached to her form with red cloth, animal horns filled with magic in

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