Where Is Figure (Nkishi)? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

Q: Where can I see Figure (Nkishi)?

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to late 1800s–early 1900s. It's made from wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads. Dimensions: Overall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This African work, dating to late 1800s–early 1900s. Made from wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads, it measures Overall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the African Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to late 1800s–early 1900s. It's made from wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads. Dimensions: Overall: 22.4 x 10.7 x 12.4 cm (8 13/16 x 4 3/16 x 4 7/8 in.).

It's made from Wood, organic materials (including resin and soil), plant fiber, and glass beads. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

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