XIXth century Kongo power insignia. Regalia, insignia of command intended for the holder of the absolute power of the tribe / group. The concentric circles, the King of symbols and the symbols of the Kings, represents magnanimity, leadership and the holding of total power. The crocodile who's lives on water and and breathes on the surface, represents the perfect adaptability to any situation. This scarce XIXth century fly-whisk handle were made to belonged to a very important Chief of the community or to a Kongo King. Ex Pr.Bodson Liège (collector), ex Clauwaert Lasne. [email protected] #artethnique #tribalart #tribalartlondon #brafa #brafaartfair #bruneaf #tribalartmagazine #artspremiers #artpremiers #artpremier #tribalgallery #tefafmaastricht #bakongopeoples #kongopeople #vilipeople #kongo #bakongo #scepter #congohistory #arttribal #tribal #tribalart #brusselsartfair #kongoking #kikongo #flywhisk #regalia #africanart #congoexpedition #congordc #regalias