Nkisi Nkondo fetish

Unknown20th Century

Rede Portuguesa de Arte Contemporânea a Norte (RPAC – Norte)

The ritual practices that activate the nkisi comprise libations, nails, and blades that remain embedded in the figure. Over time, the marks accumulated by the nkisi highlight the successes, also increasing their plastic dimension and ability to inspire fear and awe.

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Title: Nkisi Nkondo fetish
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 20th Century
Location Created: Congo
Type: Sculpture
Original Source: Centro Internacional das Artes José de Guimarães
Rights: CIAJG
Medium: Wood, blades, nails, feathers, fibers

Rede Portuguesa de Arte Contemporânea a Norte (RPAC – Norte)

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