Scepter Of Authority Called Kibango - Luba Culture - First Half Of The 20th Century

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Object description :

"Scepter Of Authority Called Kibango - Luba Culture - First Half Of The 20th Century"

SCEPTRE of AUTHORITY called Kibango
Luba culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Wood
H. 147.5 ; L 14 cm

Wooden sceptre of authority carved symmetrically on both sides. It consists of a flat section, cut into a stylised triangle and a foliate shape, incised with dibulu motifs - which refer to royalty. Only the grip part is smooth and cylindrical.
The upper part is animated by a face with a large rounded forehead, topped by a diadem, while the lower part shows a figure standing with arms in supplication.

The kibango are signs of power and prestige.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP : 3074

Price: 680 €