Which of the following is NOT true of the image below?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which statement about the image of an object is NOT true. It is focused on the characteristics and functions of the object depicted.
Answer
A diviner telling an individual to carve it for curing maladies is not true of the Nkisi nkondi.
The final answer is that a diviner does not tell an individual to carve such a figure for curing personal maladies, which is not a stated function of Nkisi nkondi.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that a diviner does not tell an individual to carve such a figure for curing personal maladies, which is not a stated function of Nkisi nkondi.
More Information
Nkisi nkondi figures are ritually consecrated by pounding nails and applying medicinal substances called bilongo. They are not specifically carved for personal healing as suggested.
Tips
A common mistake is misunderstanding the cultural role of Nkisi nkondi; they are more communal and spiritual rather than personal healing tools.
Sources
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Nkisi Nkondi - metmuseum.org
- Art Encyclopedia: Nkisi Nkondi - visual-arts-cork.com
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