Fine Old Luba Divination Idol, African Art
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A Fine Luba Shankadi Female Spirit figure from the Congo, Africa. Carved wooden female idol with serene downcast heavy eye lids and hands in front of abdomen in a traditional pose. According to the literature I have read it was believed that only the image of a woman’s body could be strong enough to contain a powerful spirit. Luba religious statuary was conceived as temporary vessel for a spirit, and for this reason sculptures very often incorporate images of females as a way to entice the spirit to reside in the sculpture.This is a very finely carved older example, the base and feet have eroded away long ago. The sculpture was professionally mounted by an earlier collector. Measures 16.5 inches tall ( 19.75 inches on professional base)
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fair, eroded base
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Fine Old Luba Divination Idol, African Art
Estimate $600 - $900
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