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Geers, Kendell. Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3, 2005. Wood, plastic tape (polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, or vinyl), and iron, Overall: 140 x 43 x 39 cm (55 1/8 x 16 15/16 x 15 3/8 in.). Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller, 2018.4. Copyrighted undefined.

Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3

2005

Kendell Geers

Kendell Geers (South African, b. 1968)

African Art

Twilight of the Idols (Fetish) 3, 2005. Kendell Geers (South African, b. 1968). Wood, plastic tape (polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, or vinyl), and iron; overall: 140 x 43 x 39 cm (55 1/8 x 16 15/16 x 15 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller 2018.4 © Kendell Geers The underlying figure is much larger than minkisi figures were in the past; its "supersize" reflects that it is an object made for the tourist market, not for ritual use.
Maker/Artist
Geers, Kendell
Classification
Sculpture
Formatted Medium
Wood, plastic tape (polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, or vinyl), and iron
Dimensions
Overall: 140 x 43 x 39 cm (55 1/8 x 16 15/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Departments
African Art
Accession Number
2018.4
Credit Line
Purchased with funds donated by Scott Mueller
Rights Statement
Copyrighted undefined

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