African Art

(Romina) #1

Fetish with nails (Kongo).
Wood, seashell, metal, and magical materials,
height: 49.5 cm.


To awaken a spirit and gain its protection, the Kongo put
nails in its statue and abused it verbally. This paradoxical
practice is reflected here in the contrast between the
delicate face and hard nails of the statue.

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