African Bakongo Nkisi Koso Nail Fetish Dog
Carved Wood in the form of a dog, with offerings such as studded nails and smears of colour. The shallow hole in the back hold's the figure spiritual power and was originally covered with a mirror. Kozo was used in a pair with a Mangaaka Figure by Kongo women to hunt out evil-doing. Cabinda, Angola
Size: 5100px × 3400px
Photo credit: © Sabena Jane Blackbird / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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