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Power figure - D. R. Congo, Luba

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wood, reddish brown patina, traces of camwood powder, clumsy hands, massive, conical protruding neck supporting, triangular facial plane with slanting eyes, crowned by a bulky superstructure with cavity for insertion of magical material, further smaller openings on back and breast (here complete with filling), traces of old insect caused damage, minor cracks, rest., block-like base
H: 32 cm
Provenance:
University of Virginia Art Museum (1980.69.13), USA
Lit.: Agthe, Johanna, Luba Hemba, Frankfurt am Main 1983, p. 38 f.
Continent: Africa

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Power figure - D. R. Congo, Luba

Name: Power figure - D. R. Congo, Luba
SKU: 28925140
Price: 800 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €800 - €2,700

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