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African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure

$1,300
£990.99
€1,132.12
CA$1,829.28
A$2,003.63
CHF 1,054.91
MX$23,912.69
NOK 13,443.92
SEK 12,289.77
DKK 8,460.01

About the Item

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") with inlaid glass over painted eyes, a human head in its belly, roped bundles and metal nails. (Similar items: NWL6885, NWL6886, NWL6887, NWL6888, NWL6889, NWL6932) Split up the middle bottom front but stable, wear to finish.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Africa
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL68841stDibs: LU977947277032

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