Abstract Carved African Art, Unique Nkisi Nkondi Ritual Figure

Fascinating African Nkondi witchcraft figure with unique two carved heads design figure from Congo. Most art created by the people in Congo are spiritually driven often using sacred medicines. Common to many tribes was the belief that the Nkondi acquired power through the ritualistic carving and consecration, the addition of special substances and the recurring activation of its spirit by offering sacrifices and magic words. This fetish shows a wood carving of a man like effigy, covered in pierces of numerous materials such as shells, borns, beads, small wooden fetish figures, bottles, fiber, pieces of clothes and herbs anything thought to add power or magic. Some of the piece also are filled with unknown materials.

This Nkondi Witchcraft Figure from D.R.C. Congo is a fascinating collectible for those interested in African culture and history. The figure is crafted with intricate details and is believed to represent a powerful witchcraft symbol.

Measurements are 9 inches by 6.5 inches