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

Nkisi fetishes are cult objects 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 in 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 an individual, heal diseases, assist in divination or justice rituals, or to punish criminals.
height 30 cm
width 16 cm