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Power Figure (Nkishi)
Culture
Tetela
Date
20th century
Origin
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Medium
Wood, animal hide, metal
Dimensions
18 7/8 in. (48 cm.)
Collection Area
AFRICAN
Credit Line
Gift of Asif Shaikh, McLean, Virginia
Object number
2013.365
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Collections
African
Last Updated
10/30/24
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