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Power Figure (Nkisi)

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Power Figure (Nkisi)

DateEarly 20th century

MediumWood, glass, fibers, earth, encrustation

Dimensions10 13/16 x 4 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. (27.5 x 10.8 x 11.1 cm.)

Credit LineGift of Alan Wurtzburger

Object number1954.145.67

ON VIEW Wurtzburger, Gallery

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African

Last Updated1/11/24

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