Power Figure (Nkishi)

• Artist: Songye (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, metal, organic materials
• Geographical Location: Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
• Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (21.7 x 6.0 cm)
• 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: 56.6.43
• Image: 56.6.43_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Full wooden figure. Large head, protruding chin, hair dress, protruding stomach. Short legs, wide rounded feet on rounded base. Metal knob in head, nail in stomach. CONDITION: Fair, oily.