Instructions: _∙ Identify Each Item. Give an Explanation or Description of of the Item

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Essay

Instructions:
_∙ Identify each item. Give an explanation or description of the item. Answer the questions who, what, where, and when.
Explain the historical significance of each item. Establish the historical context in which the
_∙ item exists. Establish the item as the result of or as the cause of other factors existing in the society under study. Answer this question: What were the political, social, economic,
and/or cultural consequences of this item?
-John Humphrey Noyes

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Definitions:

Cowrie-Shell Headdresses

Traditional adornments made with cowrie shells, often symbolizing wealth, power, and status in various African and Oceanic cultures.

Kongo Power Figures

Traditional ritualistic sculptures from the Kongo people of Central Africa, believed to be infused with spiritual significance and power.

Nkisi N'kondi

A type of power figure from Central Africa's Kongo region, believed to house spirits that can be activated through ritualistic practices.

Trained Priest

An individual who has undergone religious education and ordination to perform sacraments, guide spiritual life, and lead religious ceremonies.