Power figure (nkisi)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown, wooden power figure, nkisi, with a rounded base and a figure on top. The figure has a large head with a distinctive hairstyle, a wide face, and a neutral expression. The figure's eyes are cast downward; it has a small nose and a thin mouth. The figure's left arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand resting on its cheek. The right arm is bent, with the hand resting on top of the left leg. The power figure appears to be made from wood and has a weathered appearance.