Rare figural carved dignitary staff
D. R. Congo, Lega
not available anymore
Provenance
Colonial Collection (1950s)Size
L: 71 cm
L: 28.0 inch
Description
wood, pigments,
The figure shows a Lega-typical head with fine age patina. A nice detail are the arms executed in relief, which are placed w-shaped in front of the body. The legs are somewhat coarser, marked by vertical furrows.