Staff Finial representing a chief's wife, Kongo People, DRC
3 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in
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This staff finial from the Kongo people of the Democratic Republic of Congo represents a chief’s wife and serves as a ceremonial emblem of authority and legitimacy. Typically carved from precious materials such as ivory, the female figure embodies the chief’s wife—a powerful and venerated ancestor—and may also symbolize the clan or maternal lineage whose protection and guidance the chief invokes. Distinctive features such as elaborate hairstyles, and symbolic jewelry often adorn these finials, signifying rank, prestige, and cultural identity.
Ce pommeau de bâton, provenant du peuple Kongo en République démocratique du Congo, représente l’épouse du chef et sert d’emblème cérémoniel d’autorité et de légitimité. Généralement sculpté dans des matériaux précieux tels que l’ivoire, il incarne la figure féminine de l’épouse du chef — une ancêtre puissante et vénérée — et peut également symboliser le clan ou la lignée maternelle dont le chef recherche la protection et la guidance. Ces pommeaux présentent souvent des caractéristiques distinctives, telles que des coiffures élaborées ou des bijoux symboliques, indiquant le rang, le prestige et l’identité culturelle.
Provenance
Private Collection NY acquired 1970Private Collection Belgium
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