Tchibinda Ilunga
Tschokwe
Reference: 123
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- Height
- 12 cm
- Material
- Ivory
Representation ofChibinda Ilunga, the youngest son of the Great Chief Luba Kalala YungaHe was a great warrior, and he married the queen. Lunda Lueji. A Chibinda…
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Full original description
Representation ofChibinda 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 He is often represented also on a throne, sometimes with very high legs, or standing in his warrior outfits or dressed as a hunter. Her hairstyle is always high, to indicate her rank and her powerful hands usually hold gifts intended to entertain the queen Lunda.
Further technical information
- Width
- 4 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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