Dancing staff of the BACONGO, DR Congo, 2nd half of the 20th century

Decorative dancing staff of the Bacongo. Beautifully carved object with a metal ring around the neck, blue pigment which symbolizes the spiritual, metal tube and brass headgear. The staff is placed on a custom-made stand. See the pictures

Length: 40 cm, including stand 44 cm
Weight: 791 grams
Origin: DR Congo
Date: 2nd half 20th century
Provenance: Obtained from a Flemish private collection