Chokwe Figural Scepter Congo

This finely crafted figure on a scepter originates from the Chokwe people, who exhibit stylistic similarities with various interconnected ethnic groups in Angola and the Congo. While the Chokwe are the most prominent, other groups such as the Ovimbundu, Lunda, Lwena, Luvala, Minungu, Mbwela, Songo, and Imbangala also share these stylistic elements. The region displays a commonality in mythologies and ritual practices, potentially reflecting influences from Tabwa or Luba sculptural styles. Figures like this one could be present among multiple groups, indicating a shared cultural context. 

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