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This is the rating and price for Chokwe Chibinda Ilunga Figure , 20th century / last



Description : Additional Information:  ,A Chokwe standing male figure holding a staff in one hand and a pipe in the other hand.  ,The elaborate coiffure and other sculptural details, and the attached beard recall those found in Chokwe statues of the cultural Lunda hero known as Chibinda Ilunga, a 'civilizing' figure for the Chokwe. Chibinda Ilunga came from the Luba area to the Lunda and married a princess, etc., etc. But brought 'civilizing' cultural elements of the Lunda and became a ruler there. Long and complex story with love, sex, violence, and a lot of unhappy brothers who left. Larger carving such are used as memorial figure to commemorate royal ancestors and the former titleholders. Further Reading: Manuel Jordan et al. , 1998, CHOKWE! I have examined this piece and agree with he description Niangi Batulukisi, PhD. ,
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Estimate (low-high) : 500 USD-650 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 81376
Title : Chokwe Chibinda Ilunga Figure , Period : 20th century / last
Medium : Wood, pigment.
Size : Height is 29 inches. x 9.5 inches W.
Condition report : Fair to Good damage on mouth, chips, scratches, dents, shallow cracks, indigenous repairs with glued material in places
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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