Tetela. <em>Power Figure (Nkishi)</em>, early 20th century. Wood, fur, hide, fiber, horn, 17 in. (43.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Fernandez Arman to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art, 72.102.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 72.102.4_bw.jpg)

Power Figure (Nkishi)

Artist:Tetela

Medium: Wood, fur, hide, fiber, horn

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Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 17 in. (43.2 cm)

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Accession Number: 72.102.4

Image: 72.102.4_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Human figure completely covered except for head. Body fully enveloped with fur, hide and bound in rope. Head has conical headdress.

Brooklyn Museum