Power Figure (Nkishi)

• Artist: Songye (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, hide, fur, fabric, feathers, pigment
• Geographical Location: Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
• Dimensions: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm) top of head to base 13 in. (33.0 cm) overall
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, 1-Rotating 1W31
• Exhibitions:
  • African Innovations (August 12, 2011 through date unknown)
• Accession Number: 73.179.13
• Image: 73.179.13_front_PS6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
Wooden fetish figure, covered from the neck down with hide, fur, rope, and knotted fabric. On face, only the nose, mouth and chin are indicated. Feathers emerge from top of head- beige, brown, and black colors. Traces of red pigment on head and on much of body covering. CONDITION: Small opening in center of forehead. Check on right side of head. Small bits of white cotton on body covering is very dry with caking throughout.