Protective statue nkishi

This typical sculpture belongs to the population of Songye, Congo. It was used among different generations in order to bring protection, healing, luck and fertility to the community.这件典型雕塑属于刚果（Congo）松耶族（Songye）的文化遗存，其在该族群的多代传承中被使用，旨在为整个社群带来庇护、疗愈、好运与繁衍福祉。