Ancestor
Tschokwe
Reference: EMS-7
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Chibinda Ilunga, the youngest son of the Great Chief Luba Kalala YungaHe was a great warrior, and he married the queen. Lunda Lueji. A Chibinda Ilunga…
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Chibinda Ilunga, the youngest son of the Great Chief Luba Kalala YungaHe was a great warrior, and he married the queen. Lunda Lueji. A Chibinda Ilunga is usually represented on a throne, sometimes with very high legs, or standing in their warrior outfits or dressed as a hunter. His hairstyle is always high, to indicate his rank and his powerful hands hold gifts destined to entertain the queen Lunda.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
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