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A rare African figurine from the Bakongo tribe, Africa. - African Nkisi figure from the Bakongo, Congo. This type of figure is mainly used for healing and protective purposes. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, with metal nails and textiles. The body contains a box filled with medicine, which is closed with a shard of glass, as well as the eyes. Signs of use and corrosion, drying cracks. Weight: 700 g. (24,50 oz.). Height: 31 cm. (12,20 in.). Lenght/Depth: 13 cm. (5,12 in.). Width: 16,5 cm. (6,50 in.).