Sculpture Staff AAA1450

A Mvwala staff associated with chieftaincy in the Congo

The Staff sculpture AAA1450 offered by Versmissen is a Mvwala figurative staff from the Yombe tradition of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Within Congolese chieftaincy, this type of object embodied power and legitimacy. It was also regarded as a link between the world of the ancestors and that of the living. Crafted from wood, this unique piece dates from the mid-20th century.

The staff features meaningful iconography that reflects the cultural depth of the Yombe tradition. Women occupy a central place in this representation, highlighting their essential role within the hierarchy. The sculpture thus conveys both an artistic and spiritual heritage associated with Congolese chieftaincy. Its particularly slender format measures 3,5 x 3,5 x 33 cm and accentuates the distinctive verticality of this figurative staff.

Iconography highlighting the role of women

• Yombe Mvwala figurative staff
• Unique piece from the mid-20th century
• Wooden sculpture from DR Congo
• Iconography giving women a central role
• Dimensions: 3,5 x 3,5 x 33 cm