SOLD / SOLD! Beautiful and large statue LUBA Baluba old large figure MC0859
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CONGO DRC
Stunning LUBA statue
These cult statuettes are called Mikisi
A face of great serenity, classic hairstyle in crossed braid of the Baluba (and the Hemba); abdominal scarifications, hands placed on the chest.
The Luba are a large people of eastern DRC.
Their seats with caryatids, carriers of cups, staffs of chiefs, arrow holders, adzes and statues of ancestors are very famous and among the most prized objects in African Art.
The Luba are a large people of eastern DRC.
Their seats with caryatids, carriers of cups, staffs of chiefs, arrow holders, adzes and statues of ancestors are very famous and among the most prized objects in African Art.
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: statue
ETHNIC GROUP: Luba
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Congo DRC
MATERIAL: Wood
DIMENSIONS: 45.5cm
(49.5 with base)
CONDITION: Fair - Poor
(see photos)
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Bibliography - Bibliography
LUBA, at the sources of Zaire, François NEYT,
Editions of the Dapper Museum, 1993.
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CONGO DRC
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LUBA FEMALE FIGURE
Beautiful example of Luba Art
These cult statues are called Mikisi
A face of great serenity, classic hairstyle crossed braid of the Baluba (and the Hemba); abdominal scarifications, hands on the chest.
The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC.
Their caryatid seats, carrying cups, chiefs 'sticks, arrow holders, adzes and ancestors' statues are very famous and among the most valued objects in African Art.
These cult statues are called Mikisi
A face of great serenity, classic hairstyle crossed braid of the Baluba (and the Hemba); abdominal scarifications, hands on the chest.
The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC.
Their caryatid seats, carrying cups, chiefs 'sticks, arrow holders, adzes and ancestors' statues 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: About 18 inches high
About 19 1/2 " with the base
CONDITION: Medium - Bad
Please have a look on the pictures.