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Reproduction Congo fetish statue in wood and bone from the Bakongo culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 30 cm high by 14 cm wide, in good condition.
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The Congo fetishes are traditional objects linked to the spiritual beliefs of several Central African peoples, notably the Bakongo, present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Angola.
They can take the form of wooden statues, human figures, carved figures, or objects containing ritual substances. Their meaning depends on their origin, their community, and their function.
1. What were they used for?
Protection: to protect a person, a family, or a community against certain dangers.
Justice and oaths: some nkondi figures were sought to enforce commitments and settle conflicts.
Healing: some objects were involved in traditional healing practices.
Connection with ancestors and the spiritual world: to accompany rites and community ceremonies
The Congo fetishes are traditional objects linked to the spiritual beliefs of several Central African peoples, notably the Bakongo, present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Republic of the Congo, and Angola.
They can take the form of wooden statues, human figures, carved figures, or objects containing ritual substances. Their meaning depends on their origin, their community, and their function.
1. What were they used for?
Protection: to protect a person, a family, or a community against certain dangers.
Justice and oaths: some nkondi figures were sought to enforce commitments and settle conflicts.
Healing: some objects were involved in traditional healing practices.
Connection with ancestors and the spiritual world: to accompany rites and community ceremonies
Details
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Bone, Wood
Condition
Good condition
Height
30 cm
Width
14 cm
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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