Atlanta, GA
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The Figure represents the hero Chibinda Ilunga, royal ancestor of the Chokwe people. According to legend, llunga, the son of …
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The Figure represents the hero Chibinda Ilunga, royal ancestor of the Chokwe people. According to legend, llunga, the son of a great Luba chief, wooed Lweji, a Lunda chieftainess. He introduced into that tribe the concept of divine kingship and also taught the Lunda the art of hunting. From their union, if rather indirectly, came the Mwata Yamvo rulers of the Lunda, to whom the Chokwe not only paid tribute, but also regularly furnished sculptors who produced many kinds of court art almost up to the present day. By association, Chibinda Ilunga became a culture hero and model for Chokwe chiefs as well.
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 22ʺH
- Styles
- Tribal
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Angola
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. less
Atlanta, GA
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