Nkisi Figure
Physical description
Wooden nkisi figure with inlay. The human figure stands with right arm raised, hand in a fist, and left hand on hip. Five fingers are carved in the upraised fist, and four in the left hand. Eyes have glass inserts, and there is a rectangular glass and metal insert in the stomach. The figure stands on an attached block carved of the same piece of wood.
Categories
Date Acquired
17 Dec 2010
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
From Professors Erica, Ruth, and Ulrich FrankMore...
Measurements
Overall: 21.5 cm x 10 cm x 7.8 cm
Object Number
2849/4