Ovimbundu sculpture
Object type:
statuette
Materials:
wood
Legend:
This sculpted group is attributed to Sikito, an Ovimbundu artist. He seems to have mainly worked for the soma or chief. This sculpture may be associated with the regal possessions of tribal leaders.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Benguela
Culture:
Ovimbundu
Field collector:
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963)
Acquisition related person:
Royal Museums for Art and History - Brussels as exchange
Date of acquisition:
1979-03-02
Dimensions:
27,8 cm x 12,5 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1979.1.829