Male Figure with Strips of Hide (Nkisi)

• Artist: Kongo (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, hide, glass mirror
• Geographical Locations:
  • Angola
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: 19th century
• Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 13 in. (36.8 x 31.8 x 33 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H7, 6E
• Accession Number: 22.1455
• Image: CUR.22.1455_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Male figure with glass mirror in eyes and torso. Strips of hide with animal hair surround figure below waist. Dark brown patina on top of head (medicine bundle missing, possibly). Lips are large and well-defined. Condition: Good.