Comb, 20th century, 6 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( x x cm), Wood, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century, The figure in this comb is a representation of the Chokwe founder, Chibinda Ilunga. He was a Luba hunter of royal descent, who married the queen of the neighboring Lunda, and together they established the Chokwe. Chibinda Ilunga is still regarded as a hero and role model, and his image appears frequently in their art, distinguished by his elaborate chief's headdress. He established the concept of 'sacred kingship' among the Chokwe, identifying rulers as representatives

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