Figurally carved handle · D. R. Congo, Luba, Kasembe · ID: 3037133
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Size
H: 23,5 cm
H: 9.3 inch
Description
wood, stained brown patina, encrusted in some areas, habile handle, crowning figure with cavity in the head, slightly dam., crack, abrasion of paint, metal base;
certainly from the staff of a dignitary; not only kings and regional sovereigns, but also village chiefs and clan elders disposed of such staffs as administrative signs.
The object Figurally carved handle with the object ID 3037133 was last part of the auction 77th tribal art auction at June 28, 2014 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 485.
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