Ritual object
D. R. Congo, Bakongo
not available anymore
Size
L: 79 cm
L: 31.1 inch
Description
wood, brown patina, remains of white pigment, round staff (d: 7 cm) with decor in bas-relief: horizontal bands filled with grooves and diamond-shaped ornaments, habile handle with knob, slightly dam., minor missing parts, abrasion of paint;
possibly used at initiation rites.