Stone grave statues from Lower Congo
Object type:
grave sculpture
Materials:
rocks > rock
Legend:
Several stone memorial statues from Lower Congo depict prominent men with objects that refer to trade with Europeans. The figure in question is wearing a chief’s hat and is drinking imported alcohol.
Place of collecting:
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo
Culture:
Mboma
Acquisition related person:
Edgar Beer as seller
Date of acquisition:
1959-01-28
Dimensions:
30 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1958.38.3