Nkisi Nkondi Hunter Analysis

An Nkisi nkondi is considered a hunter throughout the Democatic Republic of Congo. A nkisi nkondi was originally owned by a ritual professional who used it precisely for monitoring and pertaining to spiritual forces. A nkisi nkondi was also used for therapeutic diseases, penalizing offenders, battling witchcraft or unraveling additional complications. If any problems were to arise with any spiritual forces, either a nail or blade was immediately forced and jabbed into the figurine. This would release pain towards the offender. I’ve come to an agreement that the same definition of nkisi nkondi was used I all three readings. The reading found in our text gave a better explanation of the hunter ad how he continues to show more power when fighting against the demons. The pages also summarize how we can find this figurine and many others at our local museum as well as art exhibits. The KhanAcademy explains more in detail of the process after an nkiski nkondi has been jabbed at and mentioned additional alternatives which the figure could be used for. The figures also …show more content…
They are used to control the spiritual ecosphere, catching numerous dreams, including the evil ones while feeding more upright dreams to the individual sleeping. I have one hanging in my car as well during the day. Having that dreamcatcher with me wherever I drive makes me safer in a way ad brings me good luck on occasions as well. It actually makes me calm down after a long day of classes because I’m usually stressed out. Overall, I feel that a dreamcatcher could be outdated in many cultures today because many people are going to church on Sundays or during the week to heal from whatever’s been on their mind. Perhaps there’s also a concern of being possessed which may be why some individuals who are deeper their religious beliefs would take this object