Luba Samba spoon
Ritual art and everyday objects among the Luba
At the Luba court, ritual objects for aristocratic ceremonies were used. In Luba country, the insignia of power and everyday objects are made of carved wood. Luba art is representative of an assemblage of curved forms and lines. This spoon is surmounted by a beautiful female figure, with a rounded face, lowered eyes, a nose with a soft bridge and a mouth with full lips. There are fine scarifications on the torso and lower abdomen. Among the Luba the hairstyle varies from region to region, this type of elaborate hairstyle made of several buns and striated trays is Luba Saba / Shaba, which is home to a group of populations of which the best known are the Luba and the Songye.
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Data sheet
- Size
- 31 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Condition
- Excellent
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Ritual art and everyday objects among the Luba
At the Luba court, ritual objects for aristocratic ceremonies were used. In Luba country, the insignia of power and everyday objects are made of carved wood. Luba art is representative of an assemblage of curved forms and lines. This spoon is surmounted by a beautiful female figure, with a rounded face, lowered eyes, a nose with a soft bridge and a mouth with full lips. There are fine scarifications on the torso and lower abdomen. Among the Luba the hairstyle varies from region to region, this type of elaborate hairstyle made of several buns and striated trays is Luba Saba / Shaba, which is home to a group of populations of which the best known are the Luba and the Songye.