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A wooden carving of a male figure. The figure has a distinctive face, with oval-shaped eyes and mouth, and wears a cap on his head. His body is covered in various shells, bones, fe
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Republic of the Congo / Probably early to mid-19th century

Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)

Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)

Look closely at Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi). A wooden carving of a male figure. The figure has a distinctive face, with oval-shaped eyes and mouth, and wears a cap on his head.

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What can its shape tell you before you read the label? The Art Institute dates Male Figure (Nkisi Nkondi) to Probably early to mid-19th century.

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Kongo: Vili Republic of the Congo Central Africa made this sculpture. The museum dates it Probably early to mid-19th century.

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Art Institute of ChicagoMale Figure (Nkisi Nkondi)

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