Sculpture Fetish

This captivating figure, originally from the Bakongo tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo, seems to evoke the aesthetic of a larger Bakongo Nail Fetish figure. With raised hands, one offering space for an arrow and the other resting on the abdomen, this natural wood sculpture measures 5.5x7x17 cm. Its elongated neck decorated with fabric suggests ritual significance, perhaps as a protective figure against disease or harmful spirits. Dating from the 20th century, this unique piece carries with it the artistic and spiritual heritage of the Bakongo tribe.