Fetish figure - Congo - Bacongo 30cm (No reserve price)

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Bacongo 30cm, a wooden Nkisi fetish sculpture from Congo, associated with Kongo and Yombe traditions, in excellent condition and measuring 30 cm high by 16 cm wide and 16 cm deep.

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Nkisi fetish objects are items of worship used in the religious and spiritual traditions of several ethnic groups in Central Africa, notably among the Kongo and Yombe peoples. The term 'Nkisi' refers to the spirit or divine force that inhabits the object, and the term 'fetish' refers to the object itself.

The Nkisi fetish is often a carved object made of wood or stone, decorated with metal nails, beads, fabrics, or other materials. It is considered a sacred object that can be used to protect a community or individual, heal illnesses, assist in divination or justice rituals, or even punish criminals.
height 30 cm
width 16 cm

Nkisi fetish objects are items of worship used in the religious and spiritual traditions of several ethnic groups in Central Africa, notably among the Kongo and Yombe peoples. The term 'Nkisi' refers to the spirit or divine force that inhabits the object, and the term 'fetish' refers to the object itself.

The Nkisi fetish is often a carved object made of wood or stone, decorated with metal nails, beads, fabrics, or other materials. It is considered a sacred object that can be used to protect a community or individual, heal illnesses, assist in divination or justice rituals, or even punish criminals.
height 30 cm
width 16 cm

Details

Era
After 2000
Title additional information
Bacongo 30cm
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Congo
Height
30 cm
Width
16 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
16 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Sold by
FranceVerified
1240
Objects sold
97.59%
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