BAKONGO STYLE FETISHES ARCHIVES, CONGO

NOTE: The figures below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes. To see pages of these that are available go to BAKONGO STYLE FETISHES 3.

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Figure 18
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Fetish 57
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Fetish 39
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Fetish 11
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Fetish 4
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Fetish 6
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Fetish 7
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Fetish 8
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Fetish 9
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Fetish 10
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Fetish 18
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Fetish 12
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Fetish 13
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Fetish 14
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Fetish 15
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Fetish 17
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Fetish 18
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Fetish 19
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Fetish 21
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Fetish 22
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Fetish 24
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Fetish 25
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Fetish 29
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Fetish 36
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Photographs © Hamill Gallery

BAKONGO STYLE , NKONDI FETISH FIGURES, Congo

Fetishes were protective figures used by individuals, families, or whole communities to destroy or weaken evil spirits, prevent or cure 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.

These Nkondi figures were family owned and were used to protect the home. 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.

Authentic Bakongo fetishes are very rare. Despite their appearance, these fetish figures show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

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