mc1043 Superb classic Luba cult statue figure Congo

mc1043 Superb classic Luba cult statue figure Congo

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CONGO DRC

BEAUTIFUL LUBA FEMALE CULTURAL STATUE

Beautiful very classic Luba style statue
(probably from the Middle Luvua area)
The hands are placed on the shoulders, typical and numerous scarifications, cross headdress. The patina is dark and worn in places.

The Luba are a large people of eastern DRC.

Their seats with caryatids, their carriers of cups, staffs of chiefs, arrow holders, adzes and cult statuettes are very famous and among the most prized objects in African Art.


 
Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue
ETHNIC GROUP: Luba, Baluba.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Congo DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: 39.5cm
43.5 cm with its base
CONDITION: Average
PROVENANCE: Private collection
(see photos)


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Bibliography - Bibliography

- LUBA, at the sources of Zaire, François NEYT,
Editions of the Dapper Museum, 1993.
- MEMORY, Luba Art and the Making of History, Mary Nooter Roberts, 1996

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CONGO DRC

SUPERB LUBA
Female Cult Figure



Beautiful classic Luba style statue
(probably from the Middle Luvua area)
The hands are placed on the shoulders, scarifications typical and numerous, headdress cross. The patina dark and worn in places.


The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC.

Their caryatid seats, their cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult figures are very famous and among the most valued objects in African Art.

Features:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure
ETHNIC GROUP: Luba, Baluba.
ORIGIN: Congo Drc
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/2 inches high
About 17 with the base
PROVENANCE: Private Collection
CONDITION: Medium
Please have a look on the pictures and the description.


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