Which of the following is NOT true of the image below?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which statement about the image of an object is not true. To approach this, we would need to analyze each provided statement regarding the function and characteristics of the object depicted.
Answer
A diviner (like a Native American medicine man) tells an individual to carve a figure to help cure themselves of a real or perceived malady.
The final answer is: A diviner (like a Native American medicine man) tells an individual to carve a figure to help cure themselves of a real or perceived malady.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: A diviner (like a Native American medicine man) tells an individual to carve a figure to help cure themselves of a real or perceived malady.
More Information
Nkisi Nkondi figures are used for protection and mediating with spirits, involving nails and objects to 'awaken' the spirit, rather than as a self-help tool suggested by a diviner.
Tips
Confusing Nkisi figures with practices specific to Native American rituals might lead to misunderstanding their cultural context.
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