African Tribal Art - Kongo Nkisi Fetish Statue

Private collection.

The Vili, the Lâri, the Sûndi, the Woyo, the Bembé, the Bwende, the Yombé and the Kôngo formed the Kôngo group, led by King Ntotela. Their kingdom reached its peak in the 16th century thanks to the trade in ivory, copper and the slave trade. Sharing the same beliefs and traditions, they produced statuary characterized by codified gestures reflecting their vision of the world. Nganga sorcerers, both healers and responsible for religious activities, mediated with the God Nzambi through consecrated figures. To this end, protective figures called minkisi (pl.) were made and charged by the nganga. Source: “The Kôngo gesture” Ed. Dapper Museum; “Animal” Ed. Dapper Museum.

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