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Kibango (Chief's Staff with Female Figure)19th-early 20th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries, The Power of Objects in West and Central Africa
Carved wooden ceremonial object with a long handle, wide trapezoidal blade covered in incised diamond patterns, and a small seated human figure at the top
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Kibango (Chief's Staff with Female Figure)
Culture
Luba artist
Place Made
Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Date Made
19th-early 20th century
Medium
Wood and copper
Dimensions
Height of female figure: 7 in. (19 cm); Height of complete staff: 65 in. (165.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Lee and Bob Bronson
Accession Number
AC1994.203.12
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
African Art