New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Chief's Staff

Artist Luba peoples (Congolese)

DateEarly- to mid-20th century

MediumWood

DimensionsOverall: 47 1/2 in. (120.7 cm)

ClassificationsAfrican art

Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove

Object number58.50.1

Terms

Belgian Congo
Zaire
Lower Zaire

Collections

African Art

On View

On view

DescriptionChief's staff or wand of a medicine man, with very sensitively carved seated male figure on top, carved and diamond shaped bulge about center of staff. Used and small figure worn.

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