Zemanek-Münster

Titleholder's staff "mvwala"

D. R. Congo, Bakongo
sold EUR 1,700
Provenance
Belgian Private Collection
Size
H: 139 cm
H: 54.7 inch

Description

wood, glass, kaolin, remains of magical mass,

These staffs were symbols of high status and authority and were owned by important office holders, chiefs and kings.


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