File:Brooklyn Museum 72.102.4 Power Figure.jpg
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English: Power Figure ( ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Title |
English: Power Figure |
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Description |
English: Human figure completely covered except for head. Body fully enveloped with fur, hide and bound in rope. Head has conical headdress.
English: The Tetela and the Songye are closely related groups who make figures for personal religious rituals. Carving styles and materials for these figures are as diverse as their individual functions. A figure may be used to cure illness, bring wealth, or ensure good hunting. This figure includes fur wrapped tightly around its body and a horn from an antelope projecting from its head. |
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Date |
English: early 20th century |
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Dimensions | 17 in. (43.2 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q632682 |
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Current location |
Arts of Africa collection South Gallery, 1st Floor |
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Credit line | Gift of Fernandez Arman to the Jennie Simpson Educational Collection of African Art | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source/Photographer | Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 72.102.4_bw.jpg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Permission (Reusing this file) |
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Attribution: Brooklyn Museum
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