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Kibango (Chief's Staff)

Artist Luba peoples (Congolese)

CultureAfrican

DateEarly- to mid-20th century

MediumWood

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

Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove

Object number58.50.1

Collections

African Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 110

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.

ProvenanceGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove, December 23, 1958

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