10 nov 1880 año - Nkisi n'kondi (power figure)

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wood and metal
Kongo peoples, DRC
Power Figure: magical charm, oath taking image used to solve disputes/lawsuits (mambu), avenger, or guardian
Nganga= spiritual specialist, can activate figures
Insertions are driven into the figure and represent mambu, they basically state that the score has been settled, and IF AN OATH IS BROKEN the nkisi nkondi is activated and will carry out its mission of divine protection/destruction

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