Religion

Nkisi

Nkisi sculptures are small human or sometimes animal figures made of wood, metal and bone usually created in the Congo Basin in Central Africa. Most were the result of a partnership. A sculptor, working with a Banganga, or spiritualist, created the form and wrapped or embedded it with spiritually charged substances, like fruit, mushrooms, and certain minerals. The form was then imbued with a spirit or spirits, to become a portable grave that allowed conversation, supplication, and negotiation with the spirit.

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Nkisi, called 'Chingunge N', Kingdom of Kongo

Nkisi, called 'Chingunge N' 1882 – 1903

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