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HANDSOME KONGO MINIATURE N'KISI MAGIC FETISH

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HANDSOME KONGO MINIATURE N'KISI MAGIC FETISH

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Description

This is a finely carved vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a open mouth idol with inset glass eyes and a large chamber for magic substances, sealed with glass.The sculpture measures 7 inches tall on the professional custom base.

Condition

Fair, well handled, shallow stress fracture

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HANDSOME KONGO MINIATURE N'KISI MAGIC FETISH

Name: HANDSOME KONGO MINIATURE N'KISI MAGIC FETISH
SKU: 69480059
Price: 400 USD
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