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19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue
19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue

19th Century Kongo Bakongo Proto-Nkisi Figure African Tribal Art Wood Statue

$ 633.6

Availability: 34 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Material: Wood
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Tribe: Kongo
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Color: Brown
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    An excellent Bakongo figure from the 1800's. Collected before it was made into a nkisi, this figure shows the pure intent of the artist, even down to the still visible "sanding" marks caused by rubbing the wood smooth with a stone. I have had this for several years but the previous owner was an independent film studio. I was told it was purchased at one of the large auction houses in the 1980's to be used for a movie, then put in the prop department. Exceedingly rare! Height 14". Medium-dense, somewhat fragrant wood.