Ornamental Chief’s Knife

Nkundu, Lobala people, Lobo people, African

About 1900

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Dark brown glossy vessel has rounded bottom which is larger than top half of vessel; mid-point marked by raised bands. Shoulder has herringbone pattern.
Carved wood figure with beaded vest.
Collector number EWLE 9
Tall cylindrical figure with long neck and human head has breasts, raised pattern on abdomen, and small round hole below pattern.