Commemorative figure of a chief as Cibinda Ilunga

19th century
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Commemorative figure of a chief as Cibinda Ilunga
  • Date: 19th century
  • Geography: Angola
  • Culture: Chokwe peoples
  • Medium: Wood, human hair
  • Dimensions: H. x W. x D.: 15 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (40 x 14.5 x 12 cm)
  • Classification: Wood-Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Museu de História Natural–Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Portugal (86.04.3)
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing