This is a healing figure that represents a medicine man, woman or Nele. The spirit of a vivo or an alive figure is summoned in the healing process, generally for soul retrieval to restore the balance of health to an afflicted individual. The process is accompanied by a shaman's healing chant and the burning of cacao beans in a clay sensor underneath the patients hammock. Nuchus are not made to sell which makes this a rare piece to find on the market.