Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > steatite
Legend:
This is an extremely detailed variation on the drummer theme. The helmet and the western clothing are an expression of ‘modernity’, with which prominent men liked to be associated. Important events were announced through drumming.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture:
Mboma
Acquisition related person:
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963) as seller
Date of acquisition:
1953-06-08
Dimensions:
61 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1953.32.32