What is the function of nkisi nkonde?

A. It is a ritual object commissioned after the death of an infant.
B. It is a decorative object resembling traditional sculpture, which is popularly sold in markets today.
C. It is an object that harnesses powers that will alleviate the specific problems of its owner.
D. It is a special type of reliquary kept on domestic ancestral altars.

Answer: C

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