Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > steatite
Legend:
This stone memorial statue depicts a chief with a beautifully decorated chiefly staff. The European coat is an expression of 'modernity'.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture:
Mboma
Acquisition related person:
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963) as seller
Date of acquisition:
1953-06-08
Dimensions:
46 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1953.32.10