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African Kongo nail figure Nkisi Nkondi sculpture carved power statue spiritual tribal art wood decor protective fetish figurine G5507
$85
$114
Add cultural depth to your space with this carved African Kongo nail figure—an evocative Nkisi Nkondi power sculpture rooted in ritual and tradition.
Cultural Context:
This sculpture is modeled after the Nkisi Nkondi power figures of the Kongo people. Such figures are used by ritual specialists (nganga) to invoke spirits for healing, justice, or protection. Each nail or blade driven into the figure represents an oath, dispute, or request for spiritual intervention. The piece reflects a powerful visual language used to mediate between the physical and spiritual realms.
Visual Details:
Standing on a circular base, this carved wooden figure has a slightly abstract face, elongated limbs, and a thick torso embedded with dozens of oxidized nails. The eyes are carved wide and slightly tilted, emphasizing alertness. Its symmetrical stance adds a sense of solemnity, while the surface is aged and textured, enhancing its ritual character.
How to Display:
Place on a console, shelf, or pedestal to highlight its sculptural and historical weight. Suitable for collectors of tribal artifacts or those curating an ethnographic or spiritual décor. Avoid handling the nail section directly.
Origin & Materials:
In the style of the Bakongo (Kongo) people of Central Africa. Hand-carved wood, iron nails, and natural patina.
Measurements:
Height: 26 cm (10.2 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
Depth: Approx. 6 cm
Weight: Moderate, freestanding
Shipping Note:
Ships securely packaged. For display purposes only. This is a cultural reproduction, not a ritually activated object.
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Cultural Context:
This sculpture is modeled after the Nkisi Nkondi power figures of the Kongo people. Such figures are used by ritual specialists (nganga) to invoke spirits for healing, justice, or protection. Each nail or blade driven into the figure represents an oath, dispute, or request for spiritual intervention. The piece reflects a powerful visual language used to mediate between the physical and spiritual realms.
Visual Details:
Standing on a circular base, this carved wooden figure has a slightly abstract face, elongated limbs, and a thick torso embedded with dozens of oxidized nails. The eyes are carved wide and slightly tilted, emphasizing alertness. Its symmetrical stance adds a sense of solemnity, while the surface is aged and textured, enhancing its ritual character.
How to Display:
Place on a console, shelf, or pedestal to highlight its sculptural and historical weight. Suitable for collectors of tribal artifacts or those curating an ethnographic or spiritual décor. Avoid handling the nail section directly.
Origin & Materials:
In the style of the Bakongo (Kongo) people of Central Africa. Hand-carved wood, iron nails, and natural patina.
Measurements:
Height: 26 cm (10.2 in)
Width: 10.5 cm (4.1 in)
Depth: Approx. 6 cm
Weight: Moderate, freestanding
Shipping Note:
Ships securely packaged. For display purposes only. This is a cultural reproduction, not a ritually activated object.
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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