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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Nkisi Nkonde statues are ritual and sacred objects originating from the Congo, primarily used by the Kongo and Yombe peoples. These statues are known for their role in religious and spiritual practices and are essential elements of the spiritual and artistic tradition of these cultures.

Les statues Nkisi Nkonde sont des objets rituels et sacrés originaires du Congo, principalement utilisés par les peuples Kongo et Yombe. Ces statues sont connues pour leur rôle dans les pratiques religieuses et spirituelles et sont des éléments essentiels de la tradition spirituelle et artistique de ces cultures.




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