EO.0.0.7777
Nkisi Mangaaka. Krachtbeeld, / Statue de pouvoir / Power figure. Mayombe, Kongo-Central, RD Congo. [Yombe]. Late 19th century. Wood (Vitex thonneri), chimpanzee hide (Pan troglodytes), metal, glass, cowrie, raffia, resin, red and white pigment. Gift from G. Daniel. 1912. EO.0.0.7777.
A gift from doctor Gaston Daniel
This object was given to the museum in 1913 by doctor Gaston Daniel. Presumably, it was acquired by someone else in the 1890s, and came to him later, possibly as a gift for his services rendered.
You can also read the accompanying text about why it is no coincidence that such impressive Nkisi Langaaka are located in Western collections.
