Male Figure (nkishi)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The figure depicts a male. The figure's head is adorned with a headdress featuring a large, curved horn-like protrusion. The face has a large nose and mouth. The figure wears a necklace made of white, black, and brown beads around its neck. The body is wrapped in a tattered, brown cloth garment. The figure's arms are crossed over its chest. The background is dark gray, with a lighter gray surface that the figure stands on. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or traditional piece of art. Male Figure (nkishi) by an unknown artist.