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The Art of Examination: Role of the Doctor and the Nkisi Nkondi

Standing power figure (nkisi nkondi) Late 19th-early 20th century Yombe peoples Wood, Iron, Raffia, Ceramic, Pigment, Kaolin, Red Camwood, Resin, Dirt, Leaves, Animal Skin, and Cowrie Shell 43 ¾ x 15 ½ x 11 inches Dallas Museum of Art Level 3, Arts of Africa This sculpture is called an nkisi nkondi. It was made for a specific purpose, and the materials that it is made from help it perform its function as a symbol of power and healing in the community. Participate in a guided activity that takes the pose of the nkisi nkondi. Identify the key elements of power in this artwork. Review nkisi nkondi x-rays and compare these findings to that of a patient’s x-rays: What more did you learn about the nkisi nkondi by studying its x-rays? Identify the similarities and differences between this figure and your role as a medical professional. The Art of Examination course is taught at UT Southwestern and sponsored by the University of Texas at Dallas and the Dallas Museum of Art. Join instructors Bonnie Pitman, Distinguished Scholar in Residence at UT Dallas Edith O’Donnell Institute of Art History, and Dr. Heather Goff, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern, and UT Southwestern medical students, as they introduce objects from the Dallas Museum of Art’s collection to teach medical students how to improve their visual diagnostic skills, attention to detail, embrace other viewpoints, work collaboratively, and practice mindfulness, empathy and compassion. © 2018 The University of Texas at Dallas