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Power Figure (nkisi)

Artistpossibly Unidentified Kongo artist

Culture Kongo peoples (Southern Savannah style zone)

Artistpossibly Unidentified Vili artist

Datelate 19th century-early 20th century

Place createdposs. Angola, Africa

Place createdposs. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

Place createdposs. Republic of the Congo, Africa

Mediumwood, earthen matter, glass, hide, pigment

Dimensions12 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 5 in. (32.4 × 11.4 × 12.7 cm)

ClassificationsSculpture

DepartmentAfrican Art

Credit LineThe Edwin and Virginia Irwin Memorial

Accession Number1991.157

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On display

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