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Nkisi Nkondi Carved Spiritual Statue Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 9

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Nkisi Nkondi Carved Spiritual Statue Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 9

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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 protrusions inserted into them after carving, mainly nails or pegs that represent crimes, evil doings, verbal disputes and lawsuits. Often times medicinal cocktails are stored in the belly of the figure shielded by a piece of glass, mirror or resin which represents the other world of spirits that can see enemies and wrong doings. On this particular piece there does seem to be some residue inside the glass panel on the stomach. Nkisi Nkondi Carved Spiritual Statue Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 9

Type of Piece:Statue

Condition:All pieces in this collection are of generally sound estate discovery condition. This piece shows estate dust and loose nails as well as some cracks and general wear.

Hallmarks:Tag reads: Tribe #BA Congo Culture Zaire

Provenance:One of 9 sold as separate lots collected in Africa in the 1960s by an American residing in central and west Africa. Some items were new at the time and some were said to be older. The collector was doing humanitarian work and be friended may members of the representative cultures.

Measurements:4.5x4x16.5 inches

Estimated weight of piece:2.5 LBS

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