Standing Female Figure (Nkisi)

• Artist: Kongo (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, glass mirror, plastic beads, cotton cordage, applied materials
• Geographical Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: 19th century
• Dimensions: 9 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (22.9 x 7.0 x 6.4 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H7, 6D
• Accession Number: 22.1444
• Image: 22.1444_threequarter_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Standing female figure, light-colored heavy wood, eyebrows and coiffure incised mirrored eyes, and mirror in belly, bead necklace. Hands at hips. CONDITION: Cracks in body.