E Tyler Burton

sculpture and mixed media

E Tyler Burton

sculpture and mixed media

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Nikisi
ceramic, steel
14"

According to Kongo testimony of the early twentieth century, people drive nails into the figures as part of a petition for help, healing, or witness-particularly of contracts and pledges. The purpose of the nailing is to "awaken" the Nkisi to the task in hand.



 

 

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