Songye Magic fetish sculpture, African Tribal Art

Carved wooden idol in classic form, possibly a N'kisi magic fetish or ancestral image. Well worn and well handled surface patina. Measures 8 inches tall ( 9.5 inches tall on custom wooden base)

A primitive and powerful example of the Songye peoples magic fetish statues from the Congo, central Africa. A carved wooden idol with a highly stylized face and form, accented with a tall antelope hor

This is a wonderful old wooden sculpture from the Luba / Songye peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A fairly "cubist" example with blocky simple features and inset fetal antelope horn to empow

Carved wooden janus magic sculpture with classic features, a well worn and well handled surface patina, brass pins in the abdomen on both sides and a small antelope horn driven into the head cavity to

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 and highly stylized magic fetish style sculpture with exaggerated mouth and fetish bundle wrap on the lower torso. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall ( 1

A very finely carved wooden magic fetish with tall inset animal horn, stylized face and form, adorned with woven grass skirt. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 24.

Carved wooden male sculpture with stylized facial features , beard and small antelope horn inserted into the top of the magic fetish. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The Statue itself measures 12 inche

A Carved wooden magic effigy with bold stance and a most unusual Blind face with spots, possibly representing a disease that the sculpture was to help overcome. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The figu

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

Carved wooden sculpture from the Songye peoples of the DRC/ Congo, Africa. Wonderfully detailed example with energetic carving style and tall antelope horn. Measures 19 inches tall.

Carved wooden "Magic fetish" sculpture from the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Adorned with white kaloin clay pigment and paints, and covered in nails driven into the sculpture to activate the magic.Alt

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 11.5" Width: 7" Depth: 6" Weight: 2.5 lbs A Songye figure inside of a bowl. The figure has metal rings around its neck and encrustation on the exter

Title: Statue Nkishi Songye Kalebwe - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: The fetish Songye , magical sculpture Nkisi , nkishi (pl. mankishi ), plays the role of mediator between gods and

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

CUTE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI) Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Fetish (Nkisi) ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye – Basongye – Songe. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo (ex Zaïre, ex

19th century Songye N'kisi Magic sculpture. A very fine and very rare old wooden magic fetish sculpture from the Songye peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.A well weathered/ well handled surface patina with

A carved wooden male Jauns form effigy with open compartment for magic substances, linear designs on the faces as well as tall conical headdress. The sculpture appears to have good age and handling. T

A very charming and unusual carved wooden sculpture of a Porcupine, with a cascading back lined with long wooden spikes, and the eyes are inset glass, well handled surface patina on the face and areas

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

Carved wooden female effigy or magic fetish with woven rope and snail shells regalia. Yombe or Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 7.5 inches tall.

A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male Chief with large iron bells hanging from his neck, and glass embedded and painted eyes, hands to wais, a dramatic carving and no

A well weathered old carved wooden sculpture with painted black and red hair and lips, old nails driven into the base area and a layered surface suggesting offerings over time. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria

A carved wooden magic idol with bundle of magic substances sealed inside a large textile wrapped bundle around the central torso. Yaka peoples, Congo, central Africa. The Sculpture measures 12 inches