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Object type
statuette
Materials
wood
Legend
This sculpted group is attributed to Sikito, an Ovimbundu artist. He seems to have mainly worked for the soma or chief. This sculpture may be associated with the regal possessions of tribal leaders.
Place of collecting
Angola > Benguela
Culture
Ovimbundu
Field collector
Robert Verly (°1901 - †1963)
Acquisition related person
Royal Museums for Art and History - Brussels, as exchange
Date of acquisition
1979-03-02
Dimensions
27,8 cm x 12,5 cm
Inventory number
EO.1979.1.829
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