Nkisi figuur uit Congo before 1897

This small Nkisi figure from the Congo, dating back to before 1897, is a powerful example of an object used in traditional African religious practice. The figure, which is only 101 mm in height and 40 mm wide, is made of wood and likely represents a spirit or ancestor. The Nkisi, also known as a "power figure," was used by the Kongo people to invoke spiritual protection, healing, or justice. Although it is a small figure, it still conveys the strength and power of its spiritual associations.