Ancestor Figure – Wood – Lwalwa – Congo

Description

Wooden ancestor figure from the LWALWA tribe of D.R. Congo.
The LWALWA tribe is related to the LULUA and live around the frontier with Angola. They are of KETE origin and come in close contact with the LUNDA people during the 17th century (The tribal Arts of Africa, Jean-Baptiste Bacquart p. 181).Lwalwa artistic output epitomizes the use of geometric abstraction in African art. This particular figure with its contrasting simple geometric planes, has a strength and power beyond its basic form.
The face has a typical enlarged nose, a protruding mouth and slanted eyes set under a deeply domed forehead.Provenance: former private collection from Germany.

Object:

Ancestor Figure

Ethnic group:

Lwalwa

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

33x9x6 cm

Weight:

310 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with sclear signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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