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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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Details
- 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
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