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The Krononaut Moon Project 🌑

carved (late 1800s-early 1900s)
🔗 ClevelandArt.org/art/2010.454
🔗 ClevelandArt.org/art/2010.434
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Bowl-Bearing Figure: "a royal diviner likely used this well-carved image of a carrying a bowl in ." (Click the links above to see the full sculptures.)

(Nkisi): "these figures are believed to host a variety of ."

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Cleveland Museum of Art color photo of "Female Bowl-Bearing Figure" approx. 16-inches tall x 11-inches along her seated legs. Dated late 1800s-early 1900s. Dark carved wood woman is seated, with a large bowl in front of her, held in place by her outstretched legs and hands. The bowl has a cover on it that appears to be removable. Medium: Wood, glass beads, upholstery studs, plant fiber, and iron https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2010.454
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Cleveland Museum of Art color photo of "Male Figure (Nkisi)" approx. 7-inches tall. Dated late 1800s-early 1900s. Dark carved wooden man is standing, with a large box-shaped belly and a mirror attached to the front. He's wearing a shaped headpiece. There are old gauzy fabric strands knotted around his neck, down his back and around his knees. Medium: Wood, organic material (including resin), metalized glass, and cloth In this toot, both of these Congolese sculptures are mystical and beautiful. https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2010.434
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