Storied staff
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Lot: 292
91 Tribal Art AuctionStoried staff
D. R. Congo, Bakongo
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| L: 42.1 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
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.
Like all figurative staffs, this object was the emblem of an important individual's authority and title.
Felix, Marc L. (ed.), Kongo Kingdom Art, China 2003, p. 305, Cat. 9,4
