Power figure (nkisi)
The Power figure (nkisi) is a sculpture of a humanoid figure made of wood. The figure has a dark brown face and body with white eyes. The figure wears a tall headdress made of feathers on its head. The figure's hands are raised to hold a round object on its chest with both hands. The object has a white border and a darker center. The figure stands on a small rectangular base. The background is dark gray, fading to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 624 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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