Null A Congolese fetish figure "Nkonde" of the Bakongo tribe
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A Congolese fetish figure "Nkonde" of the Bakongo tribe Wood, iron, shells and various textiles. Strongly stylized male figure, the right arm raised, in the hand an opening for holding an object, the left arm on the body, the legs slightly bent. The expressive face still shows traces of red paint around the mouth. The head and neck are encircled by a headband and a collar, and numerous nails and triangular metal sheets have been hammered into the body; these are interwoven with a rope into which shells and textile bags have been woven. The figure stands on a simple round base. Dark patina, some flaws and cracks. Height 110 cm. Condition: III +

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A Congolese fetish figure "Nkonde" of the Bakongo tribe Wood, iron, shells and various textiles. Strongly stylized male figure, the right arm raised, in the hand an opening for holding an object, the left arm on the body, the legs slightly bent. The expressive face still shows traces of red paint around the mouth. The head and neck are encircled by a headband and a collar, and numerous nails and triangular metal sheets have been hammered into the body; these are interwoven with a rope into which shells and textile bags have been woven. The figure stands on a simple round base. Dark patina, some flaws and cracks. Height 110 cm. Condition: III +

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