SOLD / SOLD! Large statue LUBA large figure Congo DRC
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CONGO DRC
Exceptional!
LARGE FEMALE CULTURAL STATUE
LUBA
LUBA
Superb statue, very slender, slender, which gives it a very airy, modern and energetic appearance.
The hands are placed on the outstretched shoulders, the scarifications are typical and numerous. The patina is dark and worn in places.
Unfortunately, the lower part, the lower legs and the feet are missing and she has a recent blow to one of the hands. Still, it's still an impressive piece.
Unfortunately, the lower part, the lower legs and the feet are missing and she has a recent blow to one of the hands. Still, it's still an impressive piece.
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, statuette
ETHNIC GROUP: Luba, Baluba.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Congo DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: 56.5cm
60.5 cm with its base
60.5 cm with its base
CONDITION: Bad
(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
Superb statue, very slender, with an aerial, modern and dynamic look
The hands are placed on the shoulders, scarifications are typical and numerous. Beautiful dark patina.
Unfortunately, feet and lower legs are missing, there is a big defect at the haircut and it has a recent blow to one of the hands. It is still a very impressive piece
The hands are placed on the shoulders, scarifications are typical and numerous. Beautiful dark patina.
Unfortunately, feet and lower legs are missing, there is a big defect at the haircut and it has a recent blow to one of the hands. It is still a very impressive piece
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.
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: 22 1/4 inches high
About 23 3/4 with the base
About 23 3/4 with the base
CONDITION: Bad
Please have a look on the pictures and the description.