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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Power Figure (nkisi or phuungu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Power Figure (nkisi or phuungu)

Maker Yaka Artist , Democratic Republic of Congo
Date20th Century
Made/manufacturedAfrica
MediumWood, cloth, feathers
Dimensions7 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (20 x 7 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Saul A. Geronemus
Object numberS-72-37
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