A Fine Old Luba female Sculpture
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Description
A finely carved wooden effigy of a Luba female with raised scar patterns carved in relief traditional pose and headdress, well handled surface patina. The Luba people say that only a woman's body is strong enough to hold a spirit as powerful as that of a king, which is why sculpture dedicated to kingship is almost always female in gender. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 10 inches tall ( 12.5 inches on professional custom display stand).
Condition
Fair, eroded legs and loss to feet, what remains is strong and stable.
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A Fine Old Luba female Sculpture
Estimate $400 - $600
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