Nikissi

The statues Nkissi of the Kongolike all the Nkissi, are protective figures that acquire their strength and power after being charged by the Nganga with all the magic ingredients needed to reach the intended end. The name Nkissi comes from the objects from which fetishes Nkondi These objects, which contain the magic charge, can be small bags with certain herbs or substances, roots, small statuettes, shells, bones or multitude of elements, which after being loaded will acquire their magical potential. These charges, nkissithey are placed on the head or belly of the nkondi, hence the name Nkissi-nkondi. The magic charge, bilongois intended to cure, to favor good hunting, fishing or harvesting and mainly to protect against witchcraft and the evil effects of sorcery Kindoki. But if proper use is not made it can have a negative effect.