Bushoong, Kuba Kingdom, Kasai Occidental, Democratic... Lot 27
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Bushoong, Kuba Kingdom, Kasai Occidental, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wood, raffia, red textile, teeth, brass, beads, cowrie shells, bells, skins, horsehair.
Realistic figure of a human-sized king wearing a costume reminiscent of the king's ancestral wealth.
This is his official outfit "Mbwaatshi" almost complete composed of a montage of various elements recalling the prestige of the royal court and the quality of king (fly swatter, staff of command, feathers ...).
Height: 197cm.
Provenance : Private collection from Paris C.B, collected in situ.
Details on the object according to the collector's card recalling its history. (this object card could be given to the buyer).
Village: Mushenge.
Issued by : Mikebi.
Name of the king's artist : Tshe-Nyim.
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