Kongo Yombe

Flywhisk Handle

Figurative fly-whisk handle portraying an important person, probably a chief's wife, as she is equipped with the classic insignia such as scarification, cap and jewelry on the arms. A particularly beautiful detail is the fly-whisk handle that the figure holds in her hand, which was probably originally also equipped with feathers.

Democratic Republic of the Congo, early 20th century,
Published Himmelheber 1960 & Lehuard 1989
19 cm