Power figure (nkisi)
| Title | Power figure (nkisi) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s-early 1900s 19th century |
| Medium | Wood, organic materials (including resin), and metalized glass |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker Africa |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Power figure (nkisi), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Republic of the Congo, Kongo-style maker. Wood, organic materials (including resin), and metalized glass; overall: 17 x 7 x 6.5 cm (6 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, René and Odette Delenne Collection, Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund, 2010.437 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Power figure (nkisi)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 1800s-early 1900s. It is executed in wood, organic materials (including resin), and metalized glass and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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