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Ndop

Scope note

Carved portrait figures of kings of the African kingdom of Kuba, typically depicted sitting cross-legged, wearing royal regalia, and grasping a knife; at the front of the base is a small carved object serving as the unique symbol identifying the particular king.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000262498

Broader Terms used

<sculpture by function>

Created

13yrs ago

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