Description: ETHNOGRAPHIC ANTIQUE WOOD CARVING OF "PROTECTIVE FIGURE" OR "FETISH-SCULPTURE" WITH NAILS. CAMAROON, AFRICA. Old African artwork. One of the most popular artistic sculptures in Africa, it is also the most recognizable, mainly for its fierce appearance directed at evil spirits. Known as a "nkisi". A 'Fetish' is a protective spirit that is used by its owner(s) against their misfortunes. As the sculpture performs more protective acts, more nails are added. Often decorated with hair , stones, feathers, leaves, shells, bones, pigmentation, blood, mirrors, clothing, metal shards, and specifically dirt to represent the underworld of the dead, properly made fetishes (protective carvings) have their own distinct individuality. The statue's measurements: Height: 47cm (18 1/2 inch) Width: 24.5cm (9 5/8 inch) Weight: 2.57kg (5.7-lbs)
Price: 685 CAD
Location: Montreal
End Time: 2025-01-06T00:03:41.000Z
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Dark Wood Tone
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Tribe: CAMAROON
