Canne rituelle de la société d'initiation "khimba"
R. D. Congo, Bakongo
Vendu
800 €
Provenance
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, SwedenTaille
H: 42,3 cm
H: 16.7 inch
Description
wood, encrusted patina, kaolin, fabric, nut shells, plant fibre, base
The “Janus” effigies are called “thafu malungu” and represent the first male initiates “Matundu” and “Malanda”.They grip sticks behind their necks, referring to those used during initiation rites to beat the initiates.
Littérature comparée
Felix, Marc L. (ed.), Kongo Kingdom Art, China 2003, p. 107Publications
AHDRC: 0170759