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African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Baboon Nail Fetish Figure
$1,700
£1,295.90
€1,480.47
CA$2,392.14
A$2,620.13
CHF 1,379.50
MX$31,270.44
NOK 17,580.51
SEK 16,071.23
DKK 11,063.09
About the Item
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood baboon nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") features a composite carved wood figure and monkey skull with attached bundles, rope and metal nails. (Similar items: NWL6884, NWL6886, NWL6887, NWL6888, NWL6889, NWL6932)
Wear to finish, some losses
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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- Seller Location:Queens, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: NWL68851stDibs: LU977947278042
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