Luba Songye headrest
African art and everyday objects from the DRC
Although Luba and Songye societies have a patrilineal structure, creation myths reserve a privileged place for women. Many sculptures celebrate femininity, and this headrest, a small everyday object, shows a woman in the everyday act of supporting a load on her head. The face of this sculpture is reminiscent of the Kifwebe masks, while keeping a part of naturalism and cubism in the body with its neat features and the usual thick patina.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 19 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
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African art and everyday objects from the DRC
Although Luba and Songye societies have a patrilineal structure, creation myths reserve a privileged place for women. Many sculptures celebrate femininity, and this headrest, a small everyday object, shows a woman in the everyday act of supporting a load on her head. The face of this sculpture is reminiscent of the Kifwebe masks, while keeping a part of naturalism and cubism in the body with its neat features and the usual thick patina.