c. 1930
"Bacongo Statue, Used as Fetish - Zaire, " Wood, Glass Feathers, & Cloth
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This wood statue, used as a fetish, was created by an unknown Bacongo artist in Zaire. The Kongo people (also Bakongo) are a Bantu ethnic group primarily defined as the speakers of K...
Glass, Fabric, Wood, Found Objects
"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire, " Glass, Wood, & Metal created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Nail Fetish Bacongo-Zaire" is a sculpture made of glass, wood, and metal created circa 1910. He has a top hat upon his head and face paint. Their right ha...
Metal
"Ekamka Fetish - Nigeria, " Carved Wood Figure created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This Ekamka Fetish sculpture was carved from wood by an unknown Nigerian artist. It depicts a figure holding a mask. The figure has two symbolic horns protruding from his head and he sits on a thin...
Wood
"BaPende Statue - Zaire, " Carved Wood Sculpture created in Africa circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This statue was carved by an unknown Pende artist from Zaire. It depicts a walking man with a disc-shape on his head and large eyes. 25 3/4" x 7" sculpture The Pende people are an...
Wood
"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty, " Wood, Ivory, & Cowry Shells created c. 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Senufo (Gbon) Statute of Royalty" is a sculpture by thr Senufo peoples of Gabon. It is wood, mixed fiber, textiles, and cowry shells. 14" x 8" x 3" The...
Wood, Found Objects
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola, " Carved Wood created in Africa circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jokwe Maternity, Angola" is a wood sculpture from Africa created circa 1910. The figure kneels on the ground holding a baby in her arms. Her eyes are closed and she is wearing a com...
Wood
African D.R. Congo Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") carved from a single piece of wood, encased and hidden beneath a netwo...
Metal
African D.R. Congo Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure, 20th Century Tribal Art
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\"), a roped bundle on his back entwined around embedded m...
Metal
African Congo Songye Carved Wood Fetish Figure, 20th Century Art
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye ceremonial fetish figure made with inlaid horn and various materials to promote fertility, vanquish enemies or protect the village. Wea...
Horn
African D.R. Congo Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") with inlaid glass over painted eyes, a human head in its b...
Glass
1970s African Tribal Figure with Nails and Ritual Amulets
Located in Marbella, ES
Striking African tribal sculpture carved from wood, depicting a male figure of ritual significance. The body is covered with numerous textile elements in the form of small bundles or...
Wood
African D.R. Congo Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\"), the torso encased and hidden beneath a network of str...
Metal
