Power figure "nkisi nkondi" - D. R. Congo, Yombe

Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Yombe tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious speci

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

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

Tall African Kongo/Yombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola carved wood and mixed media nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 30 3/4" (approx.); with stand

Two carved wood Kongo/Yombe, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Angola figures, including: mixed media nkisi nkondi (power figure); together with phemba (maternity group); H: 20" &#4

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, 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.

Massive African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with body bound in braided rope, with smaller figures inside; H: 64 3/4" (approx.)

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo nkisi nkondi (power figure); standing with typical protruding metal and wood implements; with central, glass covered cavity; H: 12 1/4" &#40

20th century, Republic of the Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with one arm raised, applied nails, woven skirt, shells, twisted ropes, on a square base. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesd

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

African Congo Nkisi Nkondi power fetish figure (spirit), carved wood & metal, glass in belly represents the otherworld inhabited by spirits of the dead who can peer through and see potential enemies t

Two Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures), including: one standing with arm raised, wrapped in various materials; together with kneeling figure with

Tall African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); H: 66" (approx.)

Two African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figures); H: 11 1/2" (taller, approx.); one with stand

African Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome carved wood nkisi nkondi (power figure); of two headed form, wearing tall headdresses; H: 26 1/2" (approx.)

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

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1

African Carved Wood Nail Power Figure in the Form of a Dog , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, body pierced with iron nails and metal fragments, h. 10 1/2 in., l. 22 in

Title: Nkisi Figure - Nail, Wood - Yombe - Congo Additional Information: Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Yombe tribe of DR Congo. A Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkond