Huge Janus N'konde N'kisi Nail Fetish, African Art
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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 spikes driven into the fetish. This figure is unusual as it features two ancestor heads on one body, in janus form. Of Note, the name "Zena" is written on the front of the sculpture.An aggressive and powerful sculpture with a well weathered patina. The sculpture measures 24 inches tall.
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Fair, well weathered , tattered textiles
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Huge Janus N'konde N'kisi Nail Fetish, African Art
Estimate $400 - $600
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Item located in BRIGANTINE, NJ, us$65 shipping in the US
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