Lupona Luba stool - SOLD OUT

Rare and exceptional African stool reserved for dignitaries Luba in R. D. Congo. These so-called traditional prestigious seats are called "Lupona". They were often not used as such and simply served to establish the authority of the chief.
Here, cariatidic feminine figure superbly worked with many scarifications.

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Data sheet

Presumed dating
Circa 1930
Size
29 x 19 cm
Ethnic group
Luba / Baluba / Louba
Material(s)
Wood
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Origin
Tribal art collection Belgium
Condition
Excellent

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