Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > steatite
Legend:
Several stone memorial statues from Lower Congo depict prominent men with objects that refer to trade with Europeans. The cup refers to alcohol, which was imported from Europe as one of the main articles in exchange of palm nuts and ivory.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture:
Mboma
Acquisition related person:
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963) as seller
Date of acquisition:
1953-06-08
Dimensions:
31 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1953.32.31