Kongo. <em>Standing Female Figure (Nkisi)</em>, 19th century. Wood, glass mirror, plastic beads, cotton cordage, applied materials, 9 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (22.9 x 7.0 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1444. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.1444.jpg)

Standing Female Figure (Nkisi)

Artist:Kongo

Medium: Wood, glass mirror, plastic beads, cotton cordage, applied materials

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Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 9 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (22.9 x 7.0 x 6.4 cm)

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Accession Number: 22.1444

Image: 22.1444.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Standing female figure, light-colored heavy wood, eyebrows and coiffure incised mirrored eyes, and mirror in belly, bead necklace. Hands at hips. CONDITION: Cracks in body.

Brooklyn Museum