Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > steatite
Legend:
The drummer is one of the main themes in the stone memorial statues of Lower Congo. The drum was played to announce major events, such as the arrival of an important chief in the village.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture:
Mboma
Acquisition related person:
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963) as seller
Date of acquisition:
1953-06-08
Dimensions:
37,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1953.32.34