Concept information
Preferred term
Minkisi
Definition
- Sculpture used to contain potent medicines that are associated with spiritual or healing power, often taking the form of carved wooden figures or assemblages of objects, such as bundles, shells, pots, and amulets. Originating in the Congo region of Africa, their use in divination, protection, and healing rites has been carried to Cuba, Haiti, Brazil, and the American South. [AAT]
Broader concept
Synonym(s)
- Minkishi
- Nkishi
- Nkisi
Notation
- 309205
In other languages
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French
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Minkishi
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Nkishi
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Nkisi
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-T7JJRG5T-H
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