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A Rare Luba / Zela Sculpture

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A Finely carved wood sculpture featuring a male and Female effigy with colonial style dress and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting many years of field use. Zela or Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 11 inches tall on professional custom display stand. Provenance: The Robert Banks collection, Maryland, USA.

Condition

fair, well handled and worn

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A Rare Luba / Zela Sculpture

Name: A Rare Luba / Zela Sculpture
SKU: 132872210
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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