Ovimbundu Ombweti chief staff
African scepter of authority of Ovimbundu origin, the main ethnic group of Angola. This traditional stick bears the ethnic name Ombweti.
The Ovimbundu share common cultural and artistic traits. Thus, this type of stick is also found in African Chokwe art.
This rare piece comes from a Portuguese private collection until 1995. It was brought back in the 1930's. The support is included.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Early XXth century
- Size
- 73 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Kellim Brown collection BE - USA
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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African scepter of authority of Ovimbundu origin, the main ethnic group of Angola. This traditional stick bears the ethnic name Ombweti.
The Ovimbundu share common cultural and artistic traits. Thus, this type of stick is also found in African Chokwe art.
This rare piece comes from a Portuguese private collection until 1995. It was brought back in the 1930's. The support is included.