Fine Kongo N'kisi Magic fetish Ex Dintenfass Collection

The Songye people called upon supernatural forces which they believed could be contacted and manipulated in their favor through power sculptures known as "Nkisi". The Songye regarded the wood figure a

A Songye N'kisi Magic fetish pictured in a 1960's Field Photograph from the Institut des Musées Nationaux du Zaire ( Institute of the National Museum of Zaire ) of the very same actual fetish is use

A very Fine \"Nkisi\" magic fetish idol with metal studs embedded into the face and hand hammered metal plates set as a crown around the head, a metal and animal hide collar adorn the sculpture as wel

Large African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood, nails, pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Size: 51'' x 13'' x 12'' (130 x 33 x 30 cm).

African Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Nail Fetish, DRC. Carved wood, nails, rope and shell. Size: 27'' x 8'' x 9.5'' (69 x 20 x 24 cm). Provenance: Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachuset

Kongo "N'kisi" Magic Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female effigy shown with snake to breast, raised scarrification, inset glass eyes (female and snake). Well handled pati

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

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

A carved wooden idol with two heads and dozens of nails driven into the sculpture. traditionally such idols were considered magic fetish idols used by the tribe to ward off illness among other things.

A Truly fascinating contemporary example of Kongo Art, featuring a male Chief with large iron bells hanging from his neck, and glass embedded and painted eyes, hands to wais, a dramatic carving and no

A carved wooden magic sculpture with embedded magic concealed in chest cavity, with glass lid and inset glass eyes. Adorned with rope and magic bag on the back. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. The statu

Carved wooden male idol with small antelope horn atop of traditional ancestor idol. Such objects were used during magic ritual as a medium to the spirit world. Adorned with glass beads and animal hide

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 wi

This is a fantastic vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with inset glass eyes, a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered

Vintage carved wooden idol with dozens of nails driven into the sculpture, with magic bundles attached. Kongo peoples, DRC / CONGO, Africa.

Vintage wooden sculpture from the Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC, Africa. Carved wooden sculpture of an ancestor spirit with a wonderful exaggerated form, and covered in old iron nails and painted various

This is a very old and well handled songye n'kisi magic fetish head sculpture with power horn still attached. Congo / DRC , Central Africa.The sculpture has an eroded neck area, it is possible that th

A carved wooden shrine idol with classic facial features, central animal horn and adorned with glass beads and animal hide. Such idols are commissioned by the village shaman priest or the nganga, who

A tall carved wooden effigy with countless nails and spikes driven into the wood and decorated with rope, animal hair and various pigments. A huge sculpture with inset glass eyes and animal horn "pack

Bold and powerful sculpture of a magic fetish with various nails and other assorted regalia driven into or tied to the fetish to empower it. Kongo peoples, Congo, Africa. Measures 30 inches tall.

A very finely carved wooden magic fetish with tall inset animal horn, stylized face and form, adorned with woven grass skirt. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 24.

fantastic carved wooden magic fetush with feather headdress and shown chewing Iboga root. Ex Smith collection, Philadelphia, PA. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches tall.

A very rare Old N'kisi Power or Magic fetish from the Songye peoples that was photographed in the field by C. Henaultin during a 1960's/1970's expedition. A scan of the exceedingly rare Field Photogra

A tall antique sculpture of a Nkisi, or power fetish by the Songye peoples. This sculpture was carved from a heavy dense` wood in classic form, there is a tall animal horn embedded into the top that a