A Central African Nail Fetish from the Bakongo people of the Congo region. This object holds deep cultural and spiritual significance within the context of Bakongo religious beliefs.Nail Fetishes, also known as Nkisi Nkondi, are ritual objects that play a role in Bakongo traditional practices. They are adorned with nails or metal elements driven into the surface, symbolizing prayers, agreements, or curses. These objects are believed to possess spiritual power and serve as intermediaries between the physical and spiritual realms. Provenance: Private collection, New Jersey. African Tribal Ritual Artifacts For Collectors.