Description:
The Ngombi is the sacred harp of the Bwiti — a vessel of sound, memory, and spiritual presence. Played during initiations, healings, and deep vision ceremonies, its melodic voice calls forth the ancestors and carries sacred teachings into the heart of the initiate. Each Ngombi offered here is entirely handcrafted in Moughenda’s village by Papa Boussengue, a revered Nganga, spiritual father, and one of the most respected Ngombi players in Gabon. With his hands, the instrument becomes alive — tuned not only for sound, but for spirit. When played, the Ngombi resonates through the bones, aligning the body with the unseen. Its strings speak of the forest, the lineage, and the sacred flame of Bwiti truth.
Details:
• Origin: Handcrafted in Moughenda’s Village, Gabon
• Maker: Papa Boussengui – Nganga, elder, and master harpist
• Material: Sacred wood, natural fiber, tuned string
• Color: Natural wood tones, each piece unique
• Use: Ceremonial music, initiation, altar centerpiece
• Symbolism: Ancestral wisdom, memory, spiritual vision, guidance through sound Each Ngombi may be customized with your name (Kombo) hand-carved upon request — a personal signature honoring your path within the Bwiti tradition.
This is a sacred object. For ceremonial and spiritual use only.
⚠️ Note : This item is only available for pick-up in the village. Not included in program tuition. Reserved for alumni and recognized practitioners after 2 years of practice and Rites of Passage successfully passed.