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N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles back

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N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles back

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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 into the fetish. This figure is unusual as it is standing on the back of a Turtle.An aggressive and powerful sculpture with a well weathered patina. The sculpture measures 23 inches tall.

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N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles back

Name: N'konde Nkisi Nail fetish on a Turtles back
SKU: 74560184
Price: 310 USD
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