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Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)
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Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)

Kongo: Vili, Republic of the Congo, Central Africa · Probably early to mid-19th century · Wood, metal, glass, fabric, fiber, cowrie shells, bone, leather, gourd, and feathers

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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wood (plant material)viliritual objectssculpturecarvingappliqué (technique)woodarts of Africamedicine objectplant materialglass
Credit lineMale Figure (Nkisi Nkondi). Probably early to mid-19th century. Kongo: Vili, Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. The Art Institute of Chicago, Ada Turnbull Hertle Endowment. CC0.
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