by Century
by Century
by Object Type
Community Protective Figure (Power Figure) (minkishi or nkisi or nkishi)
Congolese Artist
Wood, brass, copper nails, reptile skin, cowrie shells animal horn, leather, and horn
20th century CE
Songye
(
Africa
)
Religious Objects
Esteemed Empowered Ancestor
Congolese Artist
Wood, leather, metal, and cloth
20th century CE
Hemba
(
Africa
)
Religious Objects
Bwmai Amulet
Congolese Artist
Ivory
20th century CE
Lega
(
Africa
)
Power figurine
Congolese Artist
Wood, hide, metal, and encrustation
n.d.
Hemba
(
Africa
)
Religious Objects