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African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century

$495
£374.16
€429.97
CA$689.28
A$766.80
CHF 401.97
MX$9,370.12
NOK 5,118.54
SEK 4,818.40
DKK 3,209.60
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African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a double-headed Nikisi Nkondi power figure from the Kongo people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These figures are believed to house spirits and are used for protection, oath-taking and resolving disputes. The nails driven into the figure activate it and represent the invocation of its power for specific purposes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1974344578722

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