Nkisi - Congo Nail Sculpture - Double Head Alligator

A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in the healing of the sick, administration of justice, and other magic ritual practices. Dating from the early to mid 20th century. (Tested for energy by an Applied Kinesiology)