jan 1, 1890 - Power figure (Nkisi n’kondi)
Description:
Late 19th Century CEWood and metal
Kongo Peoples (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Highlight its function in human affairs
To settle disputes people will spit on a nail and put it in the figure
Resolve verbal disputes or lawsuits
avenger/guardian
Pottery or vessels containing medical herbs
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1890
Now
~ 136 years ago