POWER FIGURE, NKISI - DR Congo - Kongo
POWER FIGURE, NKISI - DR Congo - Kongo Mid-20th century. Wood, metal, fibers, fabric. Dimensions: H. 88 cm. Standing figure with the right arm raised (which would have held a spear), an expressive face with the mouth wide open revealing the tongue, and the body covered with small bundles tied with string and fastened at the torso. The size of the sculpture suggests that it is an Nkisi intended for community use rather than solely for family use. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 348
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POWER FIGURE, NKISI - DR Congo - Kongo Mid-20th century. Wood, metal, fibers, fabric. Dimensions: H. 88 cm. Standing figure with the right arm raised (which would have held a spear), an expressive face with the mouth wide open revealing the tongue, and the body covered with small bundles tied with string and fastened at the torso. The size of the sculpture suggests that it is an Nkisi intended for community use rather than solely for family use. Expert: Coryse Mwape Internal Ref.: 348
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