"Kongo People: Studded Fetish "nkondi", First Half 20th"
Kongo people:Studded Fetish Wood, metal, fabric and glassware.
First half of the 20th century
(cracks, acc. and missing parts)
Ht. 33cm
- €460 -
The Nkondi (several variants minkondi, zinkondi or ninkondi) are mystical idols created by the Kongo people (Congo Basin). The Nkondi are a subclass of minkisi who are considered aggressive. The name Nkondi derives from the verb "konda", which means "to hunt" and Nkondi therefore means "hunter" because they can track down and attack evildoers, sorcerers or enemies.
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