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Staff of office "kibango", D. R. Congo, Luba / Rungu, Size: H: 55 cm (H: 21.7 inch), ID: 3051579
Staff of office "kibango", D. R. Congo, Luba / Rungu, Size: H: 55 cm (H: 21.7 inch), ID: 3051579 - 2/5 Staff of office "kibango", D. R. Congo, Luba / Rungu, Size: H: 55 cm (H: 21.7 inch), ID: 3051579 - 3/5 Staff of office "kibango", D. R. Congo, Luba / Rungu, Size: H: 55 cm (H: 21.7 inch), ID: 3051579 - 4/5 Staff of office "kibango", D. R. Congo, Luba / Rungu, Size: H: 55 cm (H: 21.7 inch), ID: 3051579 - 5/5
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Lot 224
Auction 103

Staff of office "kibango" ·  D. R. Congo, Luba / Rungu · ID: 3051579

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Provenance
Belgian Colonial Collection
Size
H: 55 cm
H: 21.7 inch

Description

wood, base

“Kibango” are emblems of status.They belong to members of the ruling classes such as kings and chiefs and other titleholders of high status such as village leaders and female spirit mediums.

Shapes, figural accessories and carved patterns provide information about the history of the respective owner and the lineage, which is why each “kibango” is unique.

The object Staff of office “kibango” with the object ID 3051579 was last part of the auction Auction 103 at November 16, 2024 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 224.

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