Staff of office "kibango", before 1920
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95th Tribal Art AuctionStaff of office "kibango", before 1920
D. R. Congo, Luba
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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H: 61 inch | sold |
wood, metal, rest.
Each "kibango" is unique. Through shape and carved patterns it gives information about the family history of the respective owner.
The staffs are "carved narratives", that can be read like texts and serve their owner as a memory aid. However, only the owner himself or the spirit medium who once consecrated the staff is able to do so.