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This is the rating and price for African Tribal Art: Nikondi Fetish/Power Figure - Kongo Peoples, Dr Congo. Carved Wood Figure With Inserted Nails, Spongy Bark, Isin



Description : AFRICAN TRIBAL ART: NIKONDI FETISH/POWER FIGURE - Kongo peoples, DR Congo. Carved wood figure with inserted nails, spongy bark, isinglass eye coverings and blades that have been added over time. A Nicondi is the most powerful of the Nkisi. They are regarded as a vessel for a spirit from the dead with power to hunt down and punish wrongdoers. They are inspired to action with invoked and provoked invocations. Condition good, commensurate with age. Late 19th/Early 20th century. 9.25H
Price: 73.80 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 150 USD-300 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 79
Title : African Tribal Art: Nikondi Fetish/Power Figure - Kongo Peoples, Dr Congo. Carved Wood Figure With Inserted Nails, Spongy Bark, Isin
Pacific Galleries, auctioneer, Seattle, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : African Taxidermy & Asian Collection
Sale date : 10 Jun 2017 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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