Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > steatite
Legend:
This stone memorial statue presumably represents a flute-player. The style differs from the monumental nature of many other mintadi and suggests movement and dance.
Place of collecting:
Angola > Zaire (province)
Culture:
Kongo
Acquisition related person:
Raoul Blondiau as seller
Date of acquisition:
1951-05-26
Dimensions:
43 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1951.31.80