African Wood Figures African Figures Carved Power Figure Nkisi N'kondi-G2018

56/10.7-CM
Among the various categories of African art, the power figures from Central Africa are widely recognized. These sculptures were crafted by Kongo artists and ritual experts with the purpose of containing mystical energies. This particular piece belongs to the highest level of this artistic tradition and is attributed to a renowned master who worked along the Congo and Angola coast in the late 19th century. It is associated with Mangaaka, the dominant force in matters of law and justice.