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Fantastic Kongo Magic Fetish with 2 Dogs African Art

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Fantastic Kongo Magic Fetish with 2 Dogs African Art

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A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male warrior with two canine on leash and chain. The warrior holds a bone in his hand as a staff and the entire sculpture is decorated with brass tacks and fetish bundles, and the traditional mirror/glass embedded into a chest cavity. Clearly a modern take on a Kongo Nkisi magic fetish. Measures 18 inches tall with a 9 lb shipping weight.

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Overall fair/good.

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Fantastic Kongo Magic Fetish with 2 Dogs African Art

Name: Fantastic Kongo Magic Fetish with 2 Dogs African Art
SKU: 61811150
Price: 1550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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