This powerful Nkishi fetish figure comes from the Songye people of the Congo, traditionally used by spiritual leaders (Nganga) for protection, healing, and communication with ancestral spirits. Crafted from wood and infused with sacred materials, the figure often features a pronounced belly — believed to hold magical substances. Placed on village altars, these statues served as conduits for ritual and ancestral energy. Today, they stand as bold cultural artifacts and powerful decorative pieces for collectors and admirers of African spiritual art.
