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Curiosities, Objects de Vertu and a Selection of African Art. In partnership with Baias Arte. sessione unica
mercoledì 18 giugno 2025 ore 14:30 (UTC +01:00)
An impressive African Nkondi fetish
An impressive African Nkondi fetish
D.R. of Congo - Kongo people
Carved wood, canvas, raffia and other organic materials. The slender figure of a standing woman entirely wrapped in canvas and imprisoned in a thick web of ropes that block her neck and sex. This type of artifacts, called Nkisi, are believed to contain spiritual power or spirits. Minkondi are a subclass of minkisi, with their magic power they are considered aggressive and their primary use is mainly to hunt criminal and enemies, locating and punishing them.
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