Scepter Of Chief Luba, Katanga, Congo - From The Collection Of Charles Mahauden - Collected Between 1952 And 1970

Luba chief’s scepter topped with a carved bust—Wood with a beautiful, antique brown and honey-colored patina

Provenance:Collected in Katanga (Belgian Congo) between 1952 and 1970 by Charles Mahauden, a Belgian colonial administrator nicknamed “Kisongokimo” by the Grand Chief of the Balubas and author of:“Charles Mahauden — Kisongokimo — Hunting and Magic Among the Baluba” — Paris — Flammarion, “L’Aventure vécue” Collection — 1965 — 252 pages

A Belgian colonial administrator and wildlife conservationist, Charles Mahauden lived in Katanga for over 40 years. He became famous for his close ties with the Luba people, his writings on their hunting traditions, and his collection of African tribal art

Democratic Republic of the Congo - Luba People

In excellent condition, this rare example of African primitive art comes from a historic field collection in Katanga

Height: 38 cm




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