A few examples of appraisal values for
NAIL FETISH

• AN AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FERTILITY
  AN AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FERTILITY FIGURE An African nail fetish fertility figure 21.75"h
• AFRICAN CONGO NAIL FETISHAfrican
  AFRICAN CONGO NAIL FETISHAfrican Congo Nail Fetish. Carved wood and metal. Provenance: Allan Stone Collection, New York. Size: 22.5" x 8.75" x 5.5" (57 x 22 x 14 cm). Please Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the Online Start Price.
• AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE. Congo
  AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE. Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with traces of pigment, embedded nails, glass eyes and applied iron scraps. Once held spear. 50"h.
• AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE. Congo
  AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE. Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden standing figure wearing a helmet with applied nails, corn cobs, feathers, small mirror and wood. Right hand once held spear. Wear. 32.5"h.
• LARGE BAKONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH
  LARGE BAKONGO NKONDI NAIL FETISH FIGURE: This imposing fetish is 53'' h x 11'' w x 13'' d. He is wearing a hat, carrying a spear in his raised hand, has been ''provoked'' with a maze of nails, is embellished with various kinds of metal and textiles and has glass eyes. This particular fetish is used by individuals, families, or a community to protect them from a number of evils and illnesses and to solemnize oaths and agreements. A holy person would activate it through the use of invocations and provocations so that it would gain power. CONDITION: Normal wear with crack to base around his left foot. Very good condition. Please see images to assess condition.
• AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE. Congo
  AFRICAN NAIL FETISH FIGURE. Congo Republic, early 20th century. Carved wooden figure with white and red pigment, cloth, nails and rope. Wear, some loss, repaired feet. 48"h. not including base and plinth (16"h. 15.5" x 15.5").
• Nkisi Fetish Congo Carved wood
  Nkisi Fetish Congo Carved wood figure with nails mirror inside belly cavity encrusted with blood and dirt mixture. Human hair entwined with the nails and neck is wrapped with cloth and applied pigments. This particular piece is to counteract witchcraft.
• AFRIFCAN TRIBAL NAIL FETISH
  AFRIFCAN TRIBAL NAIL FETISH SCULPTURENikishi Nkonda. The painted and carved wood protective spirit figure with cloth bundles encircling the neck, the body with numerous oxidized nails, one arm poised outward, standing upon a circular base. Height 25 in. (Cond: arm repaired)
• A Kongo/Vili Nail and Mirror
  A Kongo/Vili Nail and Mirror Nkisi/Nkondi Fetish Figure (Angola and Congo) - Carved hardwood figure with jagged metal pieces inserted into the body and with protruding belly enclosing a glass fronted compartment 21ins high
• AFRICAN WOOD NKISI NKONDI SPIRIT
  AFRICAN WOOD NKISI NKONDI SPIRIT NAIL FETISH FIGURAFRICAN WOOD NKISI NKONDI SPIRIT NAIL FETISH FIGURE, the Bakongo People, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 44"H.
• Fetish figure congo, modern
  Fetish figure congo, modern Painted wood, applied with iron nails. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Thomas Stearns.
• AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER
  AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER FIGUREAfrican Carved Wood Nail Power Figure , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, body pierced with iron nails, eyes inset with glass, h. 27 1/4 in
• AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER
  AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER FIGUREAfrican Carved Wood Nail Power Figure , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, modeled wearing cloth pants, body pierced with iron nails and fragments draped with rope, abdomen with glass-inset protrusion, h. 47 in
• AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER
  AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER FIGUREAfrican Carved Wood Nail Power Figure , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, body pierced with iron nails and fragments, abdomen with glass-inset protrusion, glass eyes, h. 24 3/4 in
• AFRICAN CARVED FETISH FIGUREwith
  AFRICAN CARVED FETISH FIGUREwith feathered head dress; nail, rope, and mirrored body; 7 inches wide; 8 1/2 inches deep; 28 inches high; Condition:
• BLACK PAINTED NAIL ART FIGURE OF
  BLACK PAINTED NAIL ART FIGURE OF A SKIER, H: 11-1/2 INBlack Painted Nail Art Figure of a Skier, H: 11-1/2 in
• African. Fetish doll. 20th century,
  African. Fetish doll. 20th century, carved and painted wood, fabric, nails, mud. 12 h × 5 w × 4 d in. result: $438. estimate: $700–900. Provenance: Yorks Shona Gallery, New York | Private Collection
• African. Fetish doll. 20th century,
  African. Fetish doll. 20th century, carved wood, nails, feathers, mirror, horn, shells, rope, bone. 18½ h × 6 w × 8 d in. result: $438. estimate: $200–300. Provenance: African Image Gallery, Capetown, South Africa | Private Collection
• AFRICAN WOOD NAIL JANUS-HEADED
  AFRICAN WOOD NAIL JANUS-HEADED FIGUREAfrican Carved Wood Nail Janus-Headed Power Figure , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, body pierced with iron nails and set with bone fragments, h. 30 1/4 in
• A stylish five piece silver mounted
  A stylish five piece silver mounted manicure set in original fitted case Birmingham 1916.
• PITCHFORK AND GROUP WITH ASSORTED
  PITCHFORK AND GROUP WITH ASSORTED NAIL POLISHPitchfork and Group with Assorted Nail Polish,
• AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER
  AFRICAN CARVED WOOD NAIL POWER FIGUREAfrican Carved Wood Nail Power Figure in the Form of a Janus-Headed Dog , Nkisi Nkondi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, body set with two pairs of horns and pierced with iron nails, embellished with hair and baskets, h. 18 1/2 in., l. 29 1/2 in
• 2 PIECE AFRICAN CONGO FIGURINES:
  2 PIECE AFRICAN CONGO FIGURINES: Comprising; 1- Carved Nail fetish/Prisoner in a double back to back figure, having rope intertwining nails. Necks wrapped with fabric, polychrome painted, attached shell and gourds. Loose wood pieces resting amongst rope & nails. 1- Carved figure with a grass wrapped base and waist, polychrome painted. Largest Approx. 36.5'' h x 14'' l x 11'' w. CONDITION: Small loss at corner of smaller figure, wear to paint of both, wear commensurate with age and use.
• WILLIAM BOWIE STYLE CUT NAIL WALL
  WILLIAM BOWIE STYLE CUT NAIL WALL SCULPTURE Mid 20th c., Skiers, brazed nails and figures, no signature detected, approx. 23"h x 40"w x 4.5"d
• A Yoruba Fetish Figure (Nigeria)
  A Yoruba Fetish Figure (Nigeria) - Carve hardwood and light brown patinated male figure with elaborate hair style and riding on a horse 19ins high (base cracked)
• FINE HAND WROUGHT NAIL PINCERS WITH
  FINE HAND WROUGHT NAIL PINCERS WITH FILE WORK ACCEca. early 20th century; pin hinged two-part pincer with diamond faceted tips of handles and elaborate file work accent to both legs, 12 1/2"; Condition: VG
• MARY CASSATT (UNITED STATES)
  MARY CASSATT (UNITED STATES) 1844-1926 "THE MANICURE" (LES ONGLES), ETCHING AND DRYPOINT, 1908; BREESKIN 199, ONLY STATE; ED: UNKNOW...Mary Cassatt (United States) 1844-1926 "The Manicure" (Les Ongles), etching and drypoint, 1908; Breeskin 199, only state; Ed: Unknown 100(?); unsigned as usual; printed by the artist in black ink on cream laid paper with nice plate tone; 8 3/8" x 5 7/8".
• Anonymous (American, 20th century)
  Anonymous (American, 20th century) Untitled (Nails #1), c. 1940s mixed media hardware store display 28 x 17 1/4 x 2 inches.
• Ken Shores (1928-2014 Oregon)
  Ken Shores (1928-2014 Oregon) ''Feather Fetish'' 1970's Stoneware 14''x15''. Stoneware standing fetish with gold leaf and applied feathers. No visible signature. Custom plexiglas display box. Excellent condition.
• LOT OF 3 FETISH ANIMALSLot of 3
  LOT OF 3 FETISH ANIMALSLot of 3 Fetish Animals.
• Antique Art Nouveau silver
  Antique Art Nouveau silver mounted manicure/dressing table pieces
• A silver and faux tortoiseshell
  A silver and faux tortoiseshell manicure set Adie Brothers Birmingham 1923 comprising five pieces in a fitted case
• A Boxed Set of Silver Handled
  A Boxed Set of Silver Handled Manicure Implements Contained in a black fitted case including a 3-1/2" nail buffer 4" nail file with silver handle 4" cuticle tool with silver handle 4" scissors and 1-1/2"D glass unguent jar with silver lid. All sterling silver elements marked with Birmingham England marks.
• 19TH CT. GROOMING NAIL
  19TH CT. GROOMING NAIL SETDESCRIPTION: A 19th Century nail set in original box, includes 12 pieces. Inside marked "Geo Fuggles & Co. Diamond Merchants, Silversmiths, 29, high street, ramsgate, est 1834" CIRCA:19th Ct. ORIGIN:Continental DIMENSIONS: H:2.25" x L:11" x W:7.5" CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• Mid-Century Modern/C. Jere' era
  Mid-Century Modern/C. Jere' era vintage nail art wall hanging sculpture; possibly by Mark Weinstein, see marccreates.com. 28"sq.
• FETISH AND RELIC. Americas 19th
  FETISH AND RELIC. Americas 19th century or earlier. Polychrome beaded leather Native American fetish. 6''l. Together with an early black stone relic. 11''l. Imperfections. Fetish with soiling.