Fetish figure - Congo - Bacongo (No reserve price)

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 27 cm
width 16 cm