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Chibinda Ilunga (wood, hair & hide)

Chibinda Ilunga (wood, hair & hide)
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IMAGE number
KFW476417
Image title
Chibinda Ilunga (wood, hair & hide)
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Artist
African School, (19th Century) / African
Location
Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Medium
wood, hair and hide
Date
C19th AD
Dimensions
40.6x15.2x15.2 cms
Image description

Chokwe culture, northeastern Angola, Africa. Chibinda Ilunga is a figure from the origin story of the Chokwe who, according to legend, introduced to the people the concept of divine kingship. See also images 476405 and 476408.

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© Kimbell Art Museum / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
19th century / figurine / sculpture / art / figure / squatting / african / antelope horn / profile / sculpture / headgear / origin myth / culture hero / sculpted / wooden / headdress / male / staff / chibinda ilunga / chokwe / angolan

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