Titleholder's staff "mvwala", D. R. Congo, Bakongo, Size: H: 139 cm (H: 54.7 inch), ID: 3049280

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Lot 302

Titleholder's staff "mvwala" · D. R. Congo, Bakongo · ID: 3049280

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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