Bâton de commandement "mvwala"
R. D. Congo, Bakongo
Vendu
1 200 €
Provenance
Robert Temple, Ghent, BelgiumBelgian Private Collection
Taille
H: 107 cm
H: 42.1 inch
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