SOLD / SOLD! Scepter Command baton LUBA Scepter Congo MC1135

SOLD / SOLD! Scepter Command baton LUBA Scepter Congo MC1135

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CONGO DRC

LUBA - SCEPTER, COMMAND STICK


Command sticks, symbols of authority, were reserved for leaders, village chiefs or important dignitaries. They displayed the social position of their holders.
The board-shaped section engraved with geometric patterns is called dibulu .
The female representation that surmounts it is of fine quality, the headdress is typical, the shapes are soft and generous, and it exudes great serenity. The abdominal scarifications and the hands placed on the chest are so many details that make me attribute it to the style of the Moyenne Luvua

The Luba are a great people of the DRC.

Their caryatid seats, cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult statuettes are very famous and among the most prized objects in African Art.

 
Features:

ITEM TYPE: Scepter, Staff of Command
ETHNIC GROUP: Luba, Baluba.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Congo DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: 47.5 cm
CONDITION: Average
(see photos)
The base is included

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Bibliography - Bibliography
- LUBA, at the sources of Zaire, François NEYT,
Dapper Museum Editions, 1993.
- MEMORY, Luba Art and the Making of History, Mary Nooter Roberts, 1996

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CONGO DRC

SUPERB LUBA CHIEF'S STAFF - SCEPTER

Chief's staffs, symbols of authority, were reserved for leaders, village chiefs or important dignitaries. They displayed the social position of their holders.
The board-shaped section engraved with geometric patterns is called dibulu. The female representation that surmounts it is of good quality, the headdress is typical, the volumes are soft and generous, and it releases a great serenity. Abdominal scarification and hands on the chest are all details that make me attribute to the style of the Middle Luvua
The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC.

Their caryatid seats, their cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult figures are very famous and among the most valued objects in African Art.

Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Scepter, Chief's staff
ETHNICAL GROUP: Luba, Baluba.
ORIGIN: Congo Drc
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: About 18 3/4 inches high
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on the pictures
Stand display is included