Power Figure (Nkisi)
Artist: Unknown , Yombe or Kongo
Date: 20th Century
Dimensions:
11 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 5 in. (29.2 × 16.5 × 12.7 cm)
Medium: wood, paint, metal, cowrie shells
Place of Origin: Yombe or Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Central Africa
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Kenneth I. Freedman on behalf of estate of Steven B. Weiss
Object number: 2023.356
DescriptionMid-late 20th century carved wood sculpture covered by encrusted round organic material clumps, twisted metal wire, and protruding metal nails with painted yellow, black and red face marking.
Not on view