Congo N'kissi Nail Fetish Size:13in X 7in X 17in which may include animal symbols

which may include animal symbols like birds or antelopes

This statue captures the snake in a dynamic

This bronze-crowned head is from the royal court of Benin

the intricately braided beard

the placement of a human figure atop a mask signifies the embodiment of ancestral spirits or revered individuals who guide and protect the community

Congo N'kissi Nail Fetish Size:13in X 7in X 17in which may include animal symbolsNkissi Nail Fetish from Congo 19th century This Nkissi Nail Fetish from 19th century Congo is a powerful and evocative piece of African spiritual art. Carved from wood, this Nkissi figure, often referred to as a "power figure," is embedded with numerous nails and metal fragments, symbolizing its role as a potent protector and mediator in spiritual matters. The Nkissi is central to the religious practices of the Kongo people, serving as a vessel for