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oct 14, 1880 - Power Figure

Description:

Sacred medicines and divine protection are central to the belief of the Kongo peoples (Democratic Republic of Congo). The Kongo believe that the great god, Ne Kongo, brought the first sacred medicine (or nkisi) down from heaven in an earthenware vessel set upon three stones or termite mounds.

Added to timeline:

19 Jan 2018

Date:

oct 14, 1880
Now
~ 143 years ago

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