Nailed Fetish Nkondi From Congo
Spectacular African fetish from Congo called NKONDI - Yombe du stuyle of Ekela Kongo (Village in the center of mayombé called Kiela or Tshela height 65cm This heavy wooden sculpture Good numbers of nails and irons are embedded in its body with twisted ropes that the fetishist (Nganga) placed at the request of its owner in order to fulfill various oaths or commitments, a mirror is inserted into the abdomen. The lower body is wrapped in a fabric of the remains of kaolin covers the face. A mark tribal on the forehead the half-open mouth is threatening revealing the teeth and a tip of the tongue the tip of the nose is damaged the mirrored eyes the sculpture is in good condition, the wood cracked in places without seriousness The face was sculpted with care careful shipping and free worldwide
2 900 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1233438
Availability: In stock
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