Power Figure (Nkisi)

Yaka, Early 20th century

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Yaka

Yaka, Early 20th century

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

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