Songye. <em>Power Figure (Nkishi)</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Wood, 27 x 7 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (68.5 x 18.5 x 21.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Schindler, 74.174. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.74.174_print_threequarter_bw.jpg)

Power Figure (Nkishi)

Artist:Songye

Medium: Wood

Geograhical Locations:

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:late 19th or early 20th century

Dimensions: 27 x 7 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (68.5 x 18.5 x 21.6 cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 74.174

Image: CUR.74.174_print_threequarter_bw.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum