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Mende Helmman Mask from Sierra Leone
statues like this held significant cultural importance in Bete society
reflecting the Ogboni’s role in guiding the community and preserving the moral order
to protect the community
Zairean Bacongo Nails Fetish - Standing Figurine art Mende Helmman Mask from SierraBacongo Nails fetish from Zaire (20th Century) This 20th century Bacongo fetish figure from the Congo is a compelling example of nkisi, a significant phenomenon in Congo sculpture. Nkisi, meaning "medicine," encompasses various spiritual objects believed to possess powerful forces. There are two primary types of nkisi: public and private, both serving as vital sources of empowerment for rural communities and individuals outside the court. The Bacongo
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