Congo N'Kissi Nail Fetish - Wooden Dog Color:Black & Brown This intricately handwoven cover is

This intricately handwoven cover is designed to protect and present food served at a bride's celebration

The Antelope mask represents one of the protective spirits from the bush

and a panel of concentric triangles carved in relief on each cheek contribute to the refined composition

Meticulously handcrafted from robust indigenous wood

Congo N'Kissi Nail Fetish - Wooden Dog Color:Black & Brown This intricately handwoven cover isN'Kissi Nails Fetish from Congo 19th century This N'kissi Nail Fetish from 19th century Congo, carved in the shape of a dog, is a powerful and spiritually significant artifact from the Kongo people. N'kissi figures, also known as power figures, are deeply embedded in the religious practices of the Kongo culture, and this particular piece is no exception. The choice of a dog as the figure's form adds layers of symbolism, as dogs are often seen as