{"product_id":"kongo-nkisi-nkondi-couple-statues-nailed-wood-power-figures-tribal-art","title":"Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Couple Statues – Nailed Wood Power Figures – Tribal Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring an unparalleled sense of spiritual presence, balance, and historic intensity to your collection with this exceptional artisan made pair of Kongo Nkisi Nkondi Couple Statues. Originating from the Kongo people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, these hand-carved wooden power figures stand as a stunning testament to sacred ritual protection and true artistic mastery. Both figures are masterfully sculpted and elevated on matching, ochre-spotted pillar pedestals. A highly defining characteristic of this ancestral couple is the traditional iron nails driven into their crowns—with the male figure bearing a dense cluster and the female displaying a dramatic, spiked nail headdress. Adorned with authentic fabric loincloths and delicate red trade beads, these protective figures were historically activated by ritual specialists to witness oaths, seal compacts, and protect the community, honoring generations of passed-down sustainable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crafted by the Kongo People (Democratic Republic of the Congo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e28\" Height x 9\" Width x 5\" Depth (Combined display footprint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-Carved Hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged Iron Nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with a deeply weathered, structurally aged, and richly patinated surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf or table display — ideal as a centrepiece, bookshelf accent, or mantle statement piece. Suitable for indoor display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: 1–2 business days — carefully inspected and securely packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorldwide delivery: 10–14 business days after shipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking number sent to your email once dispatched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustoms and import duties are the responsibility of the buyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info.kivuhome@gmail.com\"\u003einfo.kivuhome@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/all\"\u003eView All Items\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kivu Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839286620379,"sku":null,"price":284.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/1951\/3051\/files\/il_fullxfull.8137044321_p0hc.jpg?v=1780559146","url":"https:\/\/kivuhome.com\/es\/products\/kongo-nkisi-nkondi-couple-statues-nailed-wood-power-figures-tribal-art","provider":"kivuhome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}