Two African Bakongo Nkondi Nail Fetishes

20th century, African, two Democratic Republic of the Congo power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles and glass. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 37 i

early 20th century, West African, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakongo peoples hand-carved wooden power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles, twisted rope, raffia, horn and glass plus

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness o

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes i

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood two-headed spirit with inset glass eyes and a prominent single chamber for magic substances, sealed with glass, with rope-connected nails drive

Antique African hand-carved wood spiritual power fetish sculptures with nails throughout. Two figures. Dimension: 9" and 10.25". Condition: original estate condition, remnants of color and material, a

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

African and Ethnographic Object Assortment (5) items including a Bakongo two-headed dog nail fetish sculpture; West African style copper aloy Manilla currency having incised geometric motifs at both e

A tall carved wooden magic fetish with nails and iron spikes driven into its body, with amputated arm and leg, and nail in one eye, creating a dramatic example of a "Nkondi" or nail fetish. Bakongo pe

LARGE BAKONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH FIGURE: This imposing fetish is 53" h x 11" w x 13" d. He is wearing a hat, carrying a spear in his raised hand, has been "provoked" with a maze of nails, is embellish

A Bakongo Nkondi Nail Fetish Figure. Measure 11" Tall

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

Old African Bakongo N’kisi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood, feathers, nails. Size: 30'' x 12.5'' x 11'' (76 x 32 x 28 cm).

African Bakongo Equestrian Nail Fetish Figure, Cameroon. Published: Maine Antiques Digest, "African Art and the Serious Collector" (April, 2010). Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Ma

A Central African mixed media Nail Fetish double face mask from the Bakongo people of the Congo region. This object holds deep cultural and spiritual significance within the context of Bakongo religio

African Congo primitive tribal Nkondi or Nkonde nail fetish statue. Crafted carved wood figure wearing a tightly woven hat with feathers embellishing the top of the head, and dozens of nails and spike

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).

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

Antique African Congo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish Sculpture. Measures approx. 12 1/2" X 5 1/2". || Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or phot

African Bakongo Crouching Monkey Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood, pigment, nails, animal hide. Size: 20.5'' x 12'' x 8'' (52 x 30 x 20 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth

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

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

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.