Bakongo - 230614 - African Bakongo Nkisi nail statue - Congo.

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  • Description
  • Bakongo
TypeEthnographic art
Period1945 to 1999
TechniqueWood
StyleAfrican
SubjectFigure
Dimensions55 x 24 x 22 cm (h x w x d)
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Expressive African Nkisi statue from the Bakongo, Congo.
Height are 55 cm.

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.

Condition
ConditionVery good
Shipment
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
ShipmentParcel post
PriceUp to 10 kg.
Within The Netherlands €8.00
To Belgium €25.00
To Germany €25.00
Within Europe €25.00
Worldwide €49.85

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Auction details
Start time12-11-2023 at 12:27
End time19-11-2023 at 15:29
Starting bid €89
Buyer's premium: 15%
Pick upYes, possible
LocationHengelo,  The Netherlands