Power figure - D. R. Congo, Bakongo

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi N'Kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood with nails, chains, glass, shells, fabric, forged-metal, pigments and natural

D.R. Congo Wood, mirror, metal, seedpods, and nails 39 cm Provenance: Dr. Tschopp, Muttenz, Switzerland Galerie Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels Private collection, Belgium Nkisi N-Konde or power figure wi

African Tribal Art: Bakongo people, Democratic Republic of Congo: A large Nkisi n'kondi Power Figure, made of carved wood, pigments, fabric, glass, nails and natural elements. Early 20th Century. A nk

wood, mass remains, base H: 27 cm, H: 10,6 inch Provenance: Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany (2003)

wood, brown patina, rattan cord, the body entirely wrapped in fur and cloth, just the face remained free, spherical packages with magical loading attached on both sides and on the head (dam.), min. da

wood, metal, plant fibre, animal fur and horn, breakage (right arm), base Particularly remarkable about this figure are the magical paraphernalia, which are apparently still completely preserved. They

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, wrapped in fabric, just the head remained free, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base; "phuungu" figures served as containers for protective magical power

wood, hide, animal hair, feathers, plant fibre, reptile skin, base Acting as intercessors between ancestral spirits and the living, such larger "minkisi" were intended to benefit the entire community.

wood, brown patina, red pigment remains, remains of an apron, metal tag on the head, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base H: 15,5 cm, H: 6,1 inch Provenance: Scott & Tanya Rodolitz, New York, US

Fetish figure of the Bakongo tribe D.R. Congo. The figure contains offering material on the body. In African art is Nkisi the epitome of witchcraft. Aggressive witchcraft Kindoki is the absolute evil

Powerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly. The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contacting

BAKONGO, Vili OR YOMBE Rare Power Figure Country: Congo Drc People: Bakongo, Vili or Yombe Material: Wood, cord, glass, textile Dimensions: About 29 inches high (31" with the base) Condition: Not good

Songye Seated Male Power Figure Fitted with shell eyes and metal hair decoration Democratic Republic of Congo {Dimensions 53 1/2 x 23 x 31 inches}

Authentic Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces lik

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. 19th century CE. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes i

**First Time At Auction** Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness o

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bakongo peoples, ca. pre-1940's. This hand-carved wood power figure, called a nkisi nkondi, is carved in the likeness of a human being which symbolizes its pu

early 20th century, West African, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakongo peoples hand-carved wooden power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles, twisted rope, raffia, horn and glass plus

Title: Fetish Figure - Wood - Bakongo - Congo Additional Information: Fine fetish figure from the BAKONGO tribe of DR Congo.The figure has a powrfull appearance with a good aged patina with traces of

Large Nkisi fetish figure - BACONGO - D.R. Congo - BACONGO - D.R. Congo Mid 20th century Wood, rope, horn, glass 51 cm Nkisi fetish of the Bakongo tribe D.R. Congo. An elaborate head with a big body a

African Tribal Art: Bakongo People, Congo/Zaire: Large Nkisi Fetish/Power Figure of a Seated Dog. The carving is estimated to be from the late 19th century, with additions and modifications dating thr

Beautiful Bakongo Yombe or Vili Power Figure 30.5 cm (About 12 inches high) Wood, nails, vegetal fibers, glass Average condition Reserve: $150.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $35.00 to anywhere wi

20th century, African, two Democratic Republic of the Congo power figures with hammered nails, applied metal triangles and glass. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 37 i