Bâton de commandement "mvwala" · R. D. Congo, Bakongo · ID: 3049281
Vendu
1 200 €
Provenance
Robert Temple, Ghent, BelgiumBelgian Private Collection
Description
wood,
Richly carved with symbolic motifs, such as snakes, as an indication of the creation myth of the Bakongo. Crowned by a kneeling female figure and a hand as a symbol of power.
Publications
AHDRC: 0160793