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ANTIQUE EARLY 19c AFRICAN TRIBAL ART WOOD CARVED NKISI NAIL FETISH/POWER MASK

$ 343.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Provenance: ESTATE COLLECTION
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  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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    Description

    ANTIQUE 19c AFRICAN TRIBAL ART NKISI NAIL FETISH/POWER MASK.KONGO PEOPLES, DR KONGO.CARVED WOOD MASK WITH INSERTED NAILS,PROTRUDING KNOB ON HEAD ISINGLASS EYE COVERING,STRIPS OF FABRIC ATTACHED TO A WOVEN BASKET THAT EXTENDS THE BACK OF THE HEAD AND DABS OF CLAY.THE FACE IS DIVIDED INTO A SPLIT COLOR PATETTE,RED AND YELLOW TONES. A NKISI IS REGARDED AS A VESSEL FOR A  SPIRIT OF THE DEAD WITH POWER TO HEAL,PROTECT OR PUNISH. CONDITION GOOD COMMENSURATE WITH AGE. 12"H x 9"W X 12" DEEP. WEIGHTS 3 LBS.