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Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure Nail Fetish, Songye Tribe

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Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure Nail Fetish, Songye Tribe

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Description

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails.

This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948)
43 in.
These figures were used for settling legal disputes, where each nail represents an occasion when two or more parties met to come to an agreement or solve a problem.
From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

Condition

Surface wear commensurate with age; light chipping.

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Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure Nail Fetish, Songye Tribe

Name: Nkisi Nkondi Power Figure Nail Fetish, Songye Tribe
SKU: 65245729
Price: 450 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $25 - $25,000

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Starting Price $25

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