Figure (Nkishi)

late 1800s-early 1900s

Maker Unknown

African Art

Figure (Nkishi), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba-style maker. Wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads; overall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. Haas 1974.212

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Sculpture
Formatted Medium: Wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads
Medium: wood, organic, materials, including, resin, soil, plant, fiber, glass, beads
Dimensions: Overall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.)
Departments: African Art
Accession Number: 1974.212
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin N. Haas
Exhibitions: Year in Review: 1974, Art and Power in the Central African Savanna
Rights Statement: CC0
Museum Location: 108A Sub-Saharan