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Power Figure (Nkisi)

Power Figure (Nkisi)

Place of OriginYombe or Kongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo/Central Africa
Date20th Century
Dimensions11 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 5 in. (29.2 × 16.5 × 12.7 cm)
Mediumwood, paint, metal, cowrie shells
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. Kenneth I. Freedman on behalf of estate of Steven B. Weiss
Object number
2023.356
Not on View
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.
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