Chokwe Chibinda Ilunga Figure Holding Staff and Pipe African
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| Brand | Unbranded |
|---|---|
| Title | Chokwe Chibinda Ilunga Figure Holding Staff and Pipe African |
| Type of Object | Carving, figure. |
| Country of Origin | Angola, Zambia, DR Congo. |
| People | Chokwe, Chockwe |
| Materials | Wood, pigment. |
| Approximate Age | 20th century |
| Height (in) | 29 |
| Width (in) | 9.5 |
| Dimensions | Height: 29 Inches Width: 9.5 Inches |
| Overall Condition | Fair to Good |
| Damage/Repair | damage on mouth and base, chips, scratches, dents, shallow cracks, indigenous repairs with glued material in places |
Additional Information: A Chokwe standing male figure holding a staff in one hand and a pipe in the other hand. The elaborate coiffure and other sculptural details, and the attached beard recall those found in Chokwe statues of the cultural Lunda hero known as Chibinda Ilunga, a 'civilizing' figure for the Chokwe. Chibinda Ilunga came from the Luba area to the Lunda and married a princess, etc., etc. But brought 'civilizing' cultural elements of the Lunda and became a ruler there. Long and complex story with love, sex, violence, and a lot of unhappy brothers who left.
Larger carving such are used as memorial figure to commemorate royal ancestors and the former titleholders.
Further Reading:
Manuel Jordan et al. , 1998, CHOKWE!
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