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N'kisi Power Figure

Made By Kongo
CultureKongo
Date19th-20th century
Mediumwood, glass, glass mirror, leather, feathers, animal teeth, beads, brass, cloth and string
DimensionsOverall: 11 x 4 1/4 x 3 in. (27.9 x 10.8 x 7.6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineMuseum purchase, Karl E. Weston Memorial Fund
Terms
  • figure
  • feathers
  • shell
  • costume
  • fetish
Object number77.22
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Not on view
Exhibitions
Teaching events
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