African Nail Fetish Statue Congo Ritual Figure Wood Tribal Art Decor Sculpture Decor-G5869 Power figure art linking villagers with ancestral spirits

linking villagers with ancestral spirits

Sourced from a private ethnographic archive

Southeast Asia

initiates spend up to four months alone in the forest before they are permitted to enter maturity

Perfect for displaying on walls

African Nail Fetish Statue Congo Ritual Figure Wood Tribal Art Decor Sculpture Decor-G5869 Power figure art linking villagers with ancestral spiritsThis African ritual statue from Congo is a traditional nail fetish figure hand carved from solid wood. Covered with iron nails and standing on a smaller carved head with red painted eyes, it represents ancestral protection and spiritual energy. The statue measures 26 cm (10. 23 in) in height, 10. 5 cm (4. 13 in) in width, and 8 cm (3. 15 in) in depth. Its aged surface adds authenticity and cultural depth. A rare collectible for African tribal art