Type | Ethnographic art |
Period | 1945 to 1999 |
Technique | Wood |
Style | African |
Subject | Figure |
Dimensions | 55 x 24 x 22 cm (h x w x d) |
Taxatiewaarde: 200 - 300 euro.
Powerfull Nail fetish figure from the Bakongo tribe of DR Congo. Coming from the Kongo peoples, a Nkisi refers to the spiritual nature of the figure where nkondi refers to the power of the figure itself. Spiritual and religious specialists – along with these figures – become the village protector, legal expert, healer of the sick, revengers and are even able to end disasters.
This particular nkisi nkondi, gets it power from medicinal substances put in cavities cut into the stomach area. Such medicines attract the spirit power and – in turn – the power is used on behalf of the owner or client of the figure. The power can be either negative or positive.
Each nail represents a restitution oath, an agreement, episode in the village history…. or the number of crimes involved in the revenge.
Good condition with clear traces of wear and tear. The right arm can move upside down.
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Condition | Very good | ||||||||||
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Pick up | The work can be picked up on location. As a buyer you must bring your own packaging materials. The location is: Hengelo, The Netherlands | ||||||||||
Shipment | Parcel post | ||||||||||
Price | Up to 10 kg.
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Start time | 12-11-2023 at 12:27 |
End time | 19-11-2023 at 15:29 |
Pick up | Yes, possible |
Location | Hengelo, The Netherlands |