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Songye and Luba

Human Figure (Nkishi)

Songye/Luba, 1900-1966

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Human Figure (Nkishi)

Songye and Luba

Human Figure (Nkishi)

Human Figure (Nkishi)

Songye/Luba, 1900-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, twine, grasses, raffia, cloth, hide, fur, 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm.)
Credit Line Friends of Art Fund
Object Number 1982.66

Culture

Songye

2000–2000

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Culture

Luba

2000–2000

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