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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Male Figure with Strips of Hide (Nkisi)

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Male Figure with Strips of Hide (Nkisi)

Culture: Kongo
Medium: Wood, hide, glass mirror
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Angola
- Possible place made: 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)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 22.1455
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund
Image: Overall, 22.1455_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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.

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