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Object type
grave sculpture
Materials
rocks > rock
Legend
Several stone memorial statues from Lower Congo depict prominent men with objects that refer to trade with Europeans. The figure in question is wearing a chief’s hat and is drinking imported alcohol.
Place of collecting
Democratic Republic of the Congo > Bas-Congo
Culture
Mboma
Acquisition related person
Edgar Beer, as seller
Date of acquisition
1959-01-28
Dimensions
30 cm
Inventory number
EO.1958.38.3
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