This statue was created in the style of the Chokwe people of DRC/Angola. The statue represents Tshibinda Ilunga, their Luba ancestor. The piece is decorated with leather, metal and animal horn. It measures 40 inches tall and weighs 55 pounds. There is cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout – please inspect photos.
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Brilliant Chokwe Tshibinda Ilunga Statue 40″ – DRC – African Art*
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| Type of Object | Figure, statue |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | DR Congo |
| Ethnicity | Chokwe |
| Material | Wood, pigment, fabric, sheet metal, metal tacks, leather and animal horn |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 40" |
| Width | 15" |
| Depth | 15.5" |
| Weight | 55lbs |
| Overall Condition | Some cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Chokwe People
The Chokwe, with an estimated population of 1.3 million people, inhabit areas in Angola, DRC and Zambia. They are known by many names throughout the world, upwards of 30 different variations, all deriving from the name in which they call themselves, Kocokwe. Chokwe government is headed by a king called Mwana Ngana, with male and female societies regulating all aspects of life.
Read more about the Chokwe here.
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