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Haunting Kongo Nail fetish, African Tribal Art

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A Dramatic Kongo Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish, African Art: Carved wooden fetish like idol with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails driven into the form. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 13.5 inches tall.

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Huge Janus N'konde N'kisi Nail Fetish, African Art: A very large vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails and spike

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

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Haunting Stone Ewe Fetish object, African Tribal Art: An unusual and rare carved stone horned fetish figure from the Ewe peoples of Togo, West Africa. The figure measures 13 inches tall ( 16 inches tall on professional display stand which is included) Th

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Bacongo Nail Fetish Statue: African Tribal Art Bacongo Nail Fetish Statue. The dimension is 13 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $40.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling

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Kongo Magic Sculpture with Canine, African Tribal Art: A large carved wooden male effigy with inset compartment for magic substances and inset glass eyes, large fetish bundle on his back and shown holding a dog on a leash.Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The

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Kongo statue - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art: Title: Kongo statue - DRC, Congo - African Art Tribal Art Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Dimension: 12,2 Inch Materials: Wood Weight: 1,32 Pounds Item type: Statue, fetish, f

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Haunting Pare Wrapped fetish, African Art: A Unusual carved wooden idol that has been completely wrapped in textiles and woven string. the figure measures 16 inches tall on a custom display stand. pare peoples, tanzania, Africa. provenance: Th

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KONGO NKISI MAGIC FETISH, AFRICAN ART: This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a kneeling ancestor with inset glass eyes, a highly stylized form and large chamber for magic s

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Kongo Nkisi Magic fetish figure, African Art & Magic: A finely carved wooden N'kisi magic fetish with inset glass eyes, feather headdress, central cavity sealed with glass and bound by textiles. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 14 inches

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A Kongo Porcupine Magic fetish sculpture, African Art: A very charming and unusual carved wooden sculpture of a Porcupine, with a cascading back lined with long wooden spikes, and the eyes are inset glass, well handled surface patina on the face and areas

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A Haunting Ewe Vodun Shrine Fetish, African Art & Magic: Carved wooden sculpture with untold layers of textiles and organic substances poured upon it as part of the ceremonial use of the fetish. Ewe peoples, Togo, Africa. The figure measures 10.25 inches on

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Nkonde Nkisi Nail Fetish from the Kongo peoples,African: This is a fantastic vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and a large chamber fo

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N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles back: A vintage sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ CONGO, Africa. Carved wooden image of a N'konde N'kisi Nail fetish, a effigy of a spirit with inset glass eyes and dozens of nails and spikes driven in

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Huge Mumuye Healing Fetish, African Tribal Art: This is a very large carved wooden healing fetish idol from the Mumuye peoples, Nigeria, Africa. A very elongated and exaggerated example with wonderful slender arms, torso and form. Note the large ir

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Haunting Kongo Nail fetish, African Tribal Art

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A Carved wooden idol completely covered in hand hammered iron spikes and other sacrificial offering type material in a layered patina. The figure measures 26 inches tall.

Condition

fair, very well weathered and decayed

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Haunting Kongo Nail fetish, African Tribal Art

Name: Haunting Kongo Nail fetish, African Tribal Art
SKU: 71100703
Price: 120 USD
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