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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Yombe Chief Staff
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Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", DRC

1st half 20th Century
Wood
88 x 3 cm
269
€ 3,900.00
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A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification marks above the prominent breasts. The head carved powerfully with filed teeth and a typical ceremonial hat. Brown -black brilliant patina.Provenance: Collection of Dona Bronson, USA- Publication: Kongo Art Magique, Yann Ferrandin, Paris,2009

Bâton de chef Yombe Mwaala en bois, composé de trois éléments globulaires. L'embout est une figure féminine finement sculptée, agenouillée, les mains reposant sur les genoux, avec des scarifications en relief au-dessus des seins proéminents. La tête est puissamment sculptée, avec des dents limées et un chapeau de cérémonie typique. Patine brune et noire brillante : Collection de Dona Bronson, USA- Publication : Kongo Art Magique, Yann Ferrandin, Paris,2009
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Provenance

Collection Donna bronson, USA
Yann Ferandin, Paris
Private Collection, Belgium
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