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103 - Kongo fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, nails, fab…
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Estimate €800 - €1,000
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Description
Kongo fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, nails, fabric H.76cmxW.25cm (plinth). The imposing stature, aggressive stance and all-seeing gaze of a n'kondi, as well as its associations with mortal afflictions and natural forces such as storms, fire and birds of prey, deterred anti-social behaviour. If its ability to prevent transgressions failed, a n'kondi was transported to a crime site and deployed in pursuit of the culprit. These regulatory instruments were credited with controlling potentially lethal bodily harm, violence and even death. As a result, minkondi could punish offenders with the full force of these very afflictions.
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Auction time 06/10/2026 at 2:00 PM
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