Luba Shankadi Figure
Beauty in African Luba Art
This African Luba Shankadi statue honours the collection of a lifetime, that of Mr Elias.
This work of the Luba people is part of a collection that was published in a catalogue entitled, Africa, The Collection of a Lifetime, G. Elias. An unpublished collection, a timeless testimony of Central African cultures. The G. Elias Collection features primitive art objects from the deep forests of Africa that have captured the keen and passionate eye of the collector, Mr. G. Elias. He collected his entire collection during his professional activities in the second half of the 20th century, more precisely in 1978.
Provenance: Collected by G. Elias
Publication: Africa - The collection of a lifetime - G. Elias
Dating: Mid 20th century or earlier.
Amazing and rare Luba statue from the Shankadi culture. Many publications are available on this type of object, see the references below. This quality Luba statue is distinguished by its cubic shape, its minimalist features and its attention to detail, notably the majestic cascading headdress typical of the Shankadi.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 35 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- G.Elias, Belgique
- Condition
- Excellent
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Beauty in African Luba Art
This African Luba Shankadi statue honours the collection of a lifetime, that of Mr Elias.
This work of the Luba people is part of a collection that was published in a catalogue entitled, Africa, The Collection of a Lifetime, G. Elias. An unpublished collection, a timeless testimony of Central African cultures. The G. Elias Collection features primitive art objects from the deep forests of Africa that have captured the keen and passionate eye of the collector, Mr. G. Elias. He collected his entire collection during his professional activities in the second half of the 20th century, more precisely in 1978.
Provenance: Collected by G. Elias
Publication: Africa - The collection of a lifetime - G. Elias
Dating: Mid 20th century or earlier.
Amazing and rare Luba statue from the Shankadi culture. Many publications are available on this type of object, see the references below. This quality Luba statue is distinguished by its cubic shape, its minimalist features and its attention to detail, notably the majestic cascading headdress typical of the Shankadi.