Unidentified
Staff of Office (kibango)
early 20th century
Category
Culture
Luba
Place Made
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Materials
Wood
Measurements
60 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in (153.67 x 9.525 x 5.715 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Victor K. Kiam
Accession #
77.175
Description
Pointed bottom with Janiform human figure surmounted by two discs enclosing opposed Janus faces; undecorated mid-section; surmounted by Janus faced heads with beards; surmounted by basket-weave incised decoration on rectangular panel; surmounted by kneeling female figure with arms bent and hands resting on torsos with fingers pointing to breasts; cruciform coiffure with herringbone pattern; diamond scarification on torso and back; small legs; rich mahogany patina.