H x W x D: 19.4 x 7.9 x 11.1 cm (7 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 4 3/8 in.)
Type:
Figure
Geography:
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Congo
Date:
Late 19th-early 20th century
Label Text:
The cross-legged pose and carved fiber hat of this figure are symbols associated with rulers. Chiefs and minkisi both have special powers and medicines that can be invoked for the welfare of the community.
Description:
Wood seated male figure with crossed legs, with mirror covered resin medicine boxes on chest and back, and carved representation of pineapple fiber chief's hat.
Provenance:
Gaston deHavenon, New York, -- to 1972
Robert and Nancy Nooter, Washington, D.C., 1972 to 1986
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