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Power Figure (Nkisi)

Power Figure (Nkisi)

20th century

wood, cowrie shells, fiber, and palm oil

overall (incl. support): 12 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. (31.75 x 10.8 x 5.08 cm)



CREATION PLACE:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

CULTURE OR GROUP:

Kusu or Luba

IMAGE USE:

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LOCATION:

African Gallery

CREDIT LINE:

Gift of Neal Ball

OBJECT NUMBER:

2021-15-2

PERMALINK:

https://collection.kam.illinois.edu/objects-1/info/10984

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DIMENSIONS

  • overall (incl. support), overall (incl. support): 12 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. (31.75 x 10.8 x 5.08 cm)

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