Sceptre of chief "Mbwenci" or royal messenger... Lot 35

Sceptre of chief "Mbwenci" or royal messenger he presents a seated chief with hands carved in horseshoe placed on his knees as a sign of authority. His face has a beautiful hieratic expression. This sceptre, a badge of power, conferred the authority of the king on the one who presented it in the distant lands of the kingdom. Wood, cords, metal, old patina of use honey and brown Tchokwé, Angola - Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century 43 x 5 cm Provenance: acquired from Mr Koening, Brussels in the 1970s