Congolese Bacongo Fetish - Horned Head Masks Ashanti Stool Adorned with Brass

Ashanti Stool Adorned with Brass from Ghana

The beads vary in size

court art is linked to royalty

Meticulously crafted

Congolese Bacongo Fetish - Horned Head Masks Ashanti Stool Adorned with BrassBacongo Fetish from Congo (19th Century) This 19th century Bacongo fetish figure from the Congo is a compelling example of nkisi, a significant phenomenon in Congo sculpture. Nkisi, meaning "medicine," encompasses various spiritual objects believed to possess powerful forces. There are two primary types of nkisi: public and private, both serving as vital sources of empowerment for rural communities and individuals outside the court. The Bacongo people