Male Power Figure (Nkisi) Kongo artist and nganga late19th–mid-20th century This work was the product of an intense collaboration between a sculptor and the initiated priest "nganga," who controlled its use in his professional practice. After an artist completed carving the artifact, the "nganga" transformed it into an object capable of healing illness, settling disputes, safeguarding the peace, and punishing wrongdoers. Each work of this kind or "nkisi" is associated with a spirit, that is subjected to a degree of human control. The term "nkisi" may relate to a wide spectrum of physical receptacles, including cloth packets, filled vessels, as well as the carved wood sculptures studied by art historians. This piece is especially admired for its reflective inward expression. Among the many amulets and bound bundles attached to this "nkisi," are a finely carved anthropomorphic cross and a small gong. The cross alludes to the divisi...
Thompson Center/Kahr Arms 1927A-1 Deluxe Carbine
ReplyDeleteThompson Center/Kahr Arms Now available for purchase is the **Kahr Arms 1927A-1 Deluxe Carbine**, a semi-automatic rifle from Auto-Ordnance Corporation. Below are the key details of this firearm:
– **Listing ID**: 396838
– **Manufacturer/Importer**: Auto-Ordnance Corporation
– **Model**: Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe (T1B100D)
– **Type**: Rifle
– **Action**: Semi-Automatic
– **Caliber**: .45 Auto
– **Finish**: Blued
– **Barrel Type**: Single
– **Barrel Length**: 16.5 inches
– **Grip**: Wood
– **Magazine Capacity**: 20-29 rounds
– **Magazine Included**: 2
– **Case Included**: No
– **Condition**: New (Open Box)
This classic rifle combines iconic Thompson design with modern craftsmanship. Perfect for enthusiasts or collectors looking for a distinctive piece of history with modern reliability.
Kahr Arms 1927A-1 Deluxe Carbine for sale
Firearms Listing ID: 396838
Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance Corporation Importer: Auto-Ordnance Corporation Model: Thompson 1927A-1 Deluxe – T1B100D Type: Rifle Action Type: Semi-Automatic Caliber/Gauge: .45 Auto Finish: Blued Barrel Type: Single Grip Type: Wood Barrel Length: 16.5 Magazine Capacity: 20-29 Magazine Quantity: 2 Case included: no Condition: New (Open Box)