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A Monumental N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African Art

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A Monumental N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African Art

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A HUGE vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. A very tall carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and hundreds of nails and spikes driven into the fetish.An aggressive and powerful sculpture with a well weathered patina. The largest of its type we have ever offered. This will be a large package to ship, please email for a more specific quote, the shipping price listed is an estimate and may be less.Consignors family purchased at a Florida Gallery for $10,000.00 The sculpture measures 46 inches tall.

Condition

Fair, well weathered, erosion to hand.

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A Monumental N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African Art

Name: A Monumental N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, African Art
SKU: 71067293
Price: 280 USD
Availability: InStock

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