Tabwa Figure
This statue, adorned with four faces, originates from the Tabwa community, also known as Batabwa, located in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, near Lake Tanganyika.
Influenced by the artistic codes of Luba sculptures, the Tabwa crafted this statue, drawing inspiration from the Sakimatwematwe, a multi-headed Luba sculpture symbolizing perspicacity.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 28 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Vintage
This statue, adorned with four faces, originates from the Tabwa community, also known as Batabwa, located in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, near Lake Tanganyika.
Influenced by the artistic codes of Luba sculptures, the Tabwa crafted this statue, drawing inspiration from the Sakimatwematwe, a multi-headed Luba sculpture symbolizing perspicacity.