Ceremonial Staff (Kibango)

Luba

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Object Label

Many Luba staffs are surmounted by a pair of female figures usually representing powerful spirit mediums. In Luba culture, these figures express a belief in women's powers to connect the worlds of humankind and the spirits.

Caption

Luba. Ceremonial Staff (Kibango), 19th century. Wood, iron, organic materials, 46 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 in. (118.7 x 14 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.193. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 22.193_PS1.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Luba

Title

Ceremonial Staff (Kibango)

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, iron, organic materials

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

46 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 2 in. (118.7 x 14 x 5.1 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

22.193

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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