Luba Figural Spear Handle “kibango"
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height 24 1/4"
Provenance: Michael Koenig, Brussels
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Finely carved with cicatrice designs on the torso and an openwork coiffure in back.
A CIRAM report (no. 0921-OA-617Z) concluding the work was carved in the early 20th century or earlier accompanies the sculpture.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height 24 1/4"
Provenance: Michael Koenig, Brussels
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Finely carved with cicatrice designs on the torso and an openwork coiffure in back.
A CIRAM report (no. 0921-OA-617Z) concluding the work was carved in the early 20th century or earlier accompanies the sculpture.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Height 24 1/4"
Provenance: Michael Koenig, Brussels
Pierre Dartevelle, Brussels
Finely carved with cicatrice designs on the torso and an openwork coiffure in back.
A CIRAM report (no. 0921-OA-617Z) concluding the work was carved in the early 20th century or earlier accompanies the sculpture.