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A Kongo Nkisi N'Kondi power figure, Democratic Republic of…
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A Kongo Nkisi N'Kondi power figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, this miniature figure is carved from wood. It is a personal fetish that would have been held on the owner's person. Nkisii figures are collaborative pieces; after the artist would have carved the figure it would have been taken to a Nganga priest who would fill the projecting box at the stomach with medicinal materials and covered it with glass. Nkisi figures are used for a wide variety of reasons including health, settling disputes, and personal protection. Height 9 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 3.2 cm
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