Nikisi Power Figure

Object/Artifact

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UTA Fine Art Collections

Nikisi Power Figure: Carved wood figure with tusk on head, scarification on face, enlarged stomach with opening for added ritual materials
Nikisi Power Figure

Carved wood figure with tusk on head, scarification on face, enlarged stomach with opening for added ritual materials

Name/Title

Nikisi Power Figure

Entry/Object ID

2013.Br.151

Description

Carved wood figure with tusk on head, scarification on face, enlarged stomach with opening for added ritual materials

Collection

Dr. E.D.(Butch) & Judy Brodie African Art Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Songye People

Attribution

Attributed to

Role

Maker

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Continent

Africa

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Continent

Africa

Dimensions

Height

36-1/2 in

Width

7-1/2 in

Material

wood, clay, metal, animal tusk