African Nkisi Nkondi power figure nailed wood sculpture tribal Congo charm protective fetish carving ritual totem symbolic nail statue-G5372

African Nkisi Nkondi power figure nailed wood fetish protective carving. A striking and symbolic spiritual object, this power figure represents both ancestral force and community justice in Kongo traditions.

🪶 Cultural Story
Nkisi Nkondi figures are spiritual tools from the Kongo people of Central Africa. They are activated through ritual nails and used for invoking protection, sealing oaths, or seeking justice against wrongdoing.

✨ Features
– Hand-carved from dense wood
– Dozens of embedded ritual nails
– Standing figure atop a carved head
– Strong spiritual and symbolic presence
– Used in ceremonies for protection or judgment

📏 Measurements
Height: 25 cm (9.8")
Width: 10.2 cm (4")

🧼 Care & Handling
Display indoors away from humidity and sunlight. Dust with a dry brush or cloth. Avoid touching protruding nails.

📜 Provenance / Authenticity
This sculpture follows the traditional Nkisi Nkondi form, combining sculptural intensity with spiritual practice. The nailed body and expressive features reflect ritual activation for ancestral power.

🚚 Shipping Note
Ships well-protected.
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