This handcrafted Nkisi Nkondi statue originates from the Bakongo tribe in the modern-day DRC. Traditionally used in spiritual rituals to seal oaths, protect communities, and identify wrongdoers, the figure is embedded with nails — each symbolizing a pact or invocation. Mirrors in the eyes and stomach represent a portal to the spirit world, allowing ancestral forces to see hidden threats. Though no longer used for ritual, this antique wooden sculpture now stands as a powerful piece of African tribal heritage. A striking addition to any home, gallery, or office, it brings both cultural depth and bold visual character.
