Power Figure (Nkisi)

Yaka, 1900

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Yaka

Yaka, 1900

Physical Qualities Wood, cloth, snakeskin, fiber, 8 7/8 × 3 1/4 × 2 13/16 in. (22.5 × 8.2 × 7.1 cm.)

Credit Line Gift of the Jamosil Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia

Object Number 1989.131

wrapped ring around forehead, cord around neck

Yaka

Tetela

Power Figure (Nkishi)

20th century

Yaka

Helmet Mask

1900–1966

Kongo

Power Figure (Nkisi)

1900–1932

Kongo

Power Figure (Nkisi)

1800–1899

Kongo

Power Figure (Nkisi)

1900–1932