Luba ancestor figure
Women in African Art
Small African statuette presenting the stylistic elements of the Luba: bulging belly decorated with scarifications which were worn by women, referring to filiation. Hands on the proudly erect chest of the future foster mother; Headdress pulled back and styled.
This old Luba statue from D.R. Congo is presented on its base. US private collection.
01868
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 17,5 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- J. A. Gibb, Peoria, USA
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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Women in African Art
Small African statuette presenting the stylistic elements of the Luba: bulging belly decorated with scarifications which were worn by women, referring to filiation. Hands on the proudly erect chest of the future foster mother; Headdress pulled back and styled.
This old Luba statue from D.R. Congo is presented on its base. US private collection.