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Kongo / Bakongo Minkisi Nail Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo #86
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- Kongo / Bakongo Minkisi Nail Fetish, Democratic Republic of Congo #86
- The Minkisi (plural of Nkisi) form a true Incarnation of a Spiritual Entity which submits itself under human control, through the means of Rites. Minkisi are used to solve all sorts of problems (disease, sterility, conflicts...).
- The Minkisi were also the Depositories of the Collective Memory of the Clan and could also serve, in some cases, to Avenge Innocent People, by inflicting to the betrayer a sudden disease, or by killing him.
- Measurements: 53×17×18 cm; 21" x 6.7" x 7"
- Condition: Very Good