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Luba ceremonial cane, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, co…
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Luba ceremonial cane, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, co…
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Estimate €1,800 - €2,200
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Description
Luba ceremonial cane, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, copper, pearl, nail, H.88cmxW.14cm. Kibango ceremonial canes were the major insignia of authority for Luba dignitaries. Belonging to diviners, nobles and territorial chiefs, they acted as receptacles for the stories, genealogies and migrations of a specific family, lineage or chiefdom. The Luba believe that women are best placed to preserve the secrets of power, and women are the main iconographic theme, as shown here.
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