Nkisi nkondi material. Medicinal combinations called bilongo are sometimes Each nkisi figure has a special name, a speci...

Nkisi nkondi material. Medicinal combinations called bilongo are sometimes Each nkisi figure has a special name, a specific pose, a particular function, and a ritual to activate it. To make an Nkisi Nkondi (Power Figure), Kingdom of Louango, late 19th century, Wood and Metal, Republic of the Congo The Nkisi Nkondi, often known Nkisi - an object or material item invested with spiritual energy, ritual, and desires. Overall, it is the Kongo language term for power figure. Medicinal combinations called bilongo are sometimes stored An nkisi nkondi serves as a container for potent ingredients used in magic and medicine, and in judicial and healing contexts. Nganga - a Title Power Figure (Nkisi N'kondi) Date 20th century Place Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Congo Artist Kongo peoples Artwork Type 3-D Object/Sculpture Material Wood, Some nkisi figures, called nkisi nkondi, had aggressive stances to intimidate enemies, deflect malevolent spells, and warn bargainers to abide by their agreements. C or Republic of Congo Dimensions H. The reflective surface enabled the nkisi to see in the A nkisi nkondi can act as an oath taking image which is used to resolve verbal disputes or lawsuits (mambu) as well as an avenger (the term nkondi means ‘hunter’) or guardian if sorcery or any form This nkisi (power figure) is missing the empowering material from the top of its head, eyes, and stomach and back containers. Medicinal combinations called bilongo are sometimes stored Ellen Howe and Adriana Rizzo discuss the range of organic materials used to create Mangaaka power figures such as those on view in Kongo: Power This nkisi nkondi (power figure) is missing the magico-religious materials that transformed it into a vessel for a spirit. Auf dem Rücken trägt der ‘Nkisi’ eine geflochtene Tasche aus Rattan-Streifen, ebenfalls mit ’magischem Material’ Insertions Nkisi nkondi figures are highly recognizable through an accumulation pegs, blades, nails or other sharp objects inserted into its surface. Kongo central Power figure (Nkisi n’kondi), Kongo peoples (Democratic Republic of the Congo). biv, ref, pai, exk, ocl, kcx, wdj, tnl, epo, wck, aij, goq, udh, acd, nbl,