Canne rituelle de la société d'initiation "khimba" · R. D. Congo, Bakongo · ID: 3046457
Vendu
800 €
Provenance
Peter Willborg, Stockholm, SwedenDescription
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. 107
Publications
AHDRC: 0170759