Power Figure (Nkisi)
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Power Figure (Nkisi)
early 20th century
wood, lizard, bushbuck horn, and medicinal substances
27 1/2 x 7 x 6 3/4 in. (69.85 x 17.78 x 17.15 cm)CREATION PLACE:
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
CULTURE OR GROUP:
Songye
OBJECT TYPE:
figurines
IMAGE USE:
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LOCATION:
African Gallery
CREDIT LINE:
Gift of Richard J. Faletti, Faletti Family Collection
OBJECT NUMBER:
2006-1-1
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3/4 view, front, proper right, on old mount
3/4 view, front, proper left
3/4 view, reverse, proper right
SELECTED EXHIBITION HISTORY