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The vessel becomes a nkisi when filled with the bilongo or milongo.

The most influential nkisi were wooden figures with different types of hardware such as blades, nails, and screws incorporated into the wood. These elements represented the validity of contracts and vows.

The below minkisi were considered feminine and were tied to healing.

Often, people would seek aid through nkisi. In order to do so, an individual would have to seek the guidance of nganga. The nganga would proceed using their ability to intervene with nkisi on behalf of the person seeking aid.

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Often, people would seek aid through nkisi. In order to do so, an individual would have to seek the guidance of nganga. The nganga would proceed using their ability to intervene with nkisi on behalf of the person seeking aid.