20th century, Republic of Congo, carved wood, standing power figure with applied nails, woven fabric, animal skulls, twisted rope and nails.

This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948)

Auction by order of the United States Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern District of North Carolina. All items sold as-is. No returns. All sales final.

43 in.

From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina

These figures were used for settling legal disputes, where each nail represents an occasion when two or more parties met to come to an agreement or solve a problem.

Surface wear commensurate with age; light chipping.