African Wood Figures African Figures Carved Power Figure Nkisi N'kondi-G2020

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About Nkisi Nkondi Figure From Khan Academy: A Power Figure Is A Magical Charm Seemingly Carved In The Likeness Of Human Being, Figure Meant To Highlight Its Function In Human Affairs. A Nkisi Nkondi Figure Can Act As An Oath Taking Image Which Is Used To Resolve Verbal Disputes Or Lawsuits (Mambu) As Well As An Avenger (The Term Nkondi Means ‘hunter’) Or Guardian If Sorcery Or Any Form Of Evil Has Been Committed.