Unidentified
Scepter with Seated Chief and Bound Prisoner
19th century
Category
Culture
Yombe
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
Ivory
Measurements
11 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 2 1/4 in (28.575 x 4.7625 x 5.715 cm)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds from an anonymous donor
Accession #
95.369
Description
Yombe scepter carved from ivory, depicting both a seated chief and bound prisoner. The chief is chewing a small root (munkkwisa). A band runs around the top of the scepter representing the chief's cap of office. Below the seated chief, the prisoner is shown bound to the shaft of the tusk with rope.