Hache cérémonielle "kibiki" ou "kasolwa"
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Lot: 365
Hache cérémonielle "kibiki" ou "kasolwa"
R. D. Congo, Luba-Shankadi, Kamina
| Provenance | Taille | Adjugé |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany | H: 47,5 cm | Vendu |
wood, metal,
Beyond their role as prestige emblems, axes carry more profound messages in Luba royal ritual, playing a central role in the rites of "mbudye", the association responsible for inducting persons into royal office.
Roberts, Mary Nooter, Memory, New York 1996, p. 76 f.
Zirngibl, Manfred A. & Alexander Kubetz, "panga na visu", Riedlhütte 2009, p. 215, ill. 516
