Bena Lulua small figure
Refinement in African art
The Lulua or Bena Lulua are known in African art mainly for their wooden statues and statuettes bearing numerous scarifications, body art commonly found on men and women of this African tribe.
This statue is meant to be the symbol of authority within the family and to watch over the family.
This authentic African statue comes from a collection where a good number of objects were published in an unpublished collection that testifies to the timelessness of Central African cultures.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 26 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- African Collector, G. E. Belgique
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
Refinement in African art
The Lulua or Bena Lulua are known in African art mainly for their wooden statues and statuettes bearing numerous scarifications, body art commonly found on men and women of this African tribe.
This statue is meant to be the symbol of authority within the family and to watch over the family.