Muhango (clan orator's staff)

Pende artist

early-mid 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Muhango (clan orator's staff)
Artist: Pende artist
Date: early-mid 20th century
Geography: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kwilu River region
Culture: Pende peoples
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: H. 35 in. x W. 3 in. (88.9 x 7.6cm)
Classification: Wood-Sculpture
Credit Line: Gift of The Britt Family Collection, 1977
Object Number: 1977.467.1
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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