Nkisi nkondi (Nail and blade oath-taking figure)

19th century

Not on view

Culture: Kongo
Title: Nkisi nkondi (Nail and blade oath-taking figure)
Date: 19th century
Object Type: Sculpture
Medium: Wood, metal, glass, textile, pigment, rawhide, vegetable fiber, feathers, porcupine quills, tusk
Dimensions: 33 7/8 x 12 5/8 x 9 3/4 in., (86 x 32 x 24.75 cm,)
Credit Line: Museum purchase, gift of Mrs. Paul L. Wattis and the Fine Arts Museums Acquisition Fund
Accession Number: 1986.16.1