Bâton d'un officiel "kibango", avant 1920
R. D. Congo, Luba
Vendu
3 500 €
Taille
H: 155 cm
H: 61.0 inch
Description
wood, metal, rest.
Each “kibango” is unique. Through shape and carved patterns it gives information about the family history of the respective owner.
The staffs are “carved narratives”, that can be read like texts and serve their owner as a memory aid. However, only the owner himself or the spirit medium who once consecrated the staff is able to do so.