Description: African Male High Quality NKISI Fetish Statue Figure from the BACONGO tribe from D.R. Congo. In African art, Nkisis are the embodiment of voodoo and witchcraft. Nkisis don’t only cure but also protect and promote hunting or fishing. It can also be used as a weapon and have a negative effect on the people involved. Nails were hammered into the statue to activate its spiritual power. Eyes are covered with glass. Brass decorations in the face. Magic charges were put into the cavity on the belly. Lots of other decorations and charges like a leather skirt. It has a beautiful age related brown patina. Good condition, but with possible signs of use, reparations and some wear and tear. Please study the photos well. Dimensions: Height: 11.8 inch, 30 cm Width: 4.3 inch, 11 cm Depth: 4.3 inch, 11 cm Weight: approx: 2.2 lbs, 1.0 kg We welcome all reasonable offers! Insured and registered shipping. Combined shipping possible, please ask for rates. Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. We appreciate your bussiness and look forward to helping you bring home a piece of history! We will ship your item as soon as possible. At the moment all deliveries seem to be on time, without delay. Unfortunately the current situation can change very quickly, so we can not guarantee how long the exact delivery time will be for all shipments outside Europe. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding.
Price: 429 USD
Location: Tilburg
End Time: 2025-01-15T14:01:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 49 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Wood
Tribe: Bacongo
