Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > steatite
Legend:
This stone memorial statue depicts a plate with engraved letters that can, however, not be deciphered as a readable text. The writing is a metaphor for the knowledge and skill prominent men liked to be associated with.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture:
Mboma
Acquisition related person:
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963) as seller
Date of acquisition:
1953-06-08
Dimensions:
42 x 27 x 8 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1953.32.36