BAKONGO STYLE FETISHES 3, CONGO

Authentic Bakongo fetishes are rare. Despite their appearance, these figures show little evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

Bakongo Style
Head 1
9.5" high
$400

Bakongo Style
Fetish 56
15.5" high
$450

 

NOTE: The figures below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

Bakongo Style
Fetish 37
28" high
SOLD

Bakongo Style
Fetish 34
23.5" high
SOLD

 

Bakongo Style
Fetish 40
29" high
SOLD

Bakongo Style
Fetish 54
23" high
SOLD

Bakongo Style
Fetish 30
27" high
SOLD

 Bakongo Style
Fetish 58
14" high
SOLD

Bakongo Style
Head 1
9.5" high
$800

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

BAKONGO STYLE, NKONDI FETISH FIGURES 3, Congo

illnesses, repel bad deeds, solemnize contracts or oath-taking, and decide arguments. A diviner or holy person would activate the statue, using magical substances. Fetishes gained power and were effective because people believed in them.

Small Nkondi figures were family owned and were used to protect the home, larger ones would protect an entire village. Covered with bags of magical herbs and studded with blades and nails, which, when driven in, activated its spiritual power. The mirror on the abdomen covers a filled cavity and reflected back evil spirits.

 

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