Genuine Rare Congo Shamanic Nkisi Nkondi Statue

This is a rare Antique Congo Nkisi Nkondi statue with a magic-heavy, energetic charge on the belly, blades, and nails in the chest and shoulders. The overall impression is one of strength concentrated in the taut body. Minkisi nkondi are used to channel and awaken supernatural energies. Nikisi Nkondi have been carved for centuries under the guidance of a spiritual leader as representational figures. The spiritual specialist activates these figures through chants, prayers, and the preparation of sacred substances, which are aimed at ‘curing’ physical, social, or spiritual ailments. These substances are placed inside the figure. Nkisi Nkondi can act as an oath-taking figure, used to resolve verbal disputes or lawsuits, as well as an avenger (the term nkondi means ‘hunter’) or a guardian if sorcery or any form of evil has been committed. Pegs, nails, and other metal pieces are pounded into the figures to signify an oath, agreements, for good luck, or protection. Prior to insertion, opposing parties or clients often lick the blades or nails to seal the nkisi's function or purpose with their saliva. If an oath is broken by one of the parties, or if evil befalls one of them, the nkisi nkondi will be activated to carry out its mission of destruction or divine protection.