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Ceremonial Staff (Kibango)
Unknown19th century
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
Wooden staff. Surmounted by female figure with hands on breasts. Face seems carved with greater realism than most in this style, yet all else is in tradition. Black finish removed, traces of it remain in crevices. Eyes were originally inlaid, now missing. CONDITION: Ornamental trimming worn.
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Details
- Title: Ceremonial Staff (Kibango)
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location Created: Kabongo-Kisula region, Haut-Lomami Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Type: Accessories
- Rights: Brooklyn Museum Collection
- External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/4667/Ceremonial_Staff_Kibango
- Medium: Wood, glass beads, cloth, fiber, iron, copper alloy
- Dimensions: 59 x 3 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (149.9 x 9.5 x 9.8 cm)
- Culture: Luba
- Collection: Arts of Africa
- Accession number: 22.1132
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