LUBA Rare Calabash KABWELULU Figure Statue Sculpture African Tribal Art MC 1899

Description

Title: LUBA Rare Calabash KABWELULU Figure Statue Sculpture African Tribal Art MC 1899

Description: CONGO DRC

LUBA - Rare Calabash KABWELULU
Among the Lubas and Hemba, these anthropomorphic gourds were used during divination rites
The half figurine is “fetishized”, “magical” materials are inserted into the dedicated cavity, at the top of the head

The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC
Their caryatid seats, their cup holders, chiefs' sticks, arrow holders, adzes and cult figures are very famous and among the most valued objects in African Art.

Characteristics:

TYPE OF OBJECT: Divination calabash (Kabwelulu)
ETHNICAL GROUP: Luba, Baluba
ORIGINE: Congo Drc
MATERIAL: Wood, calabash, cord
DIMENSIONS: About 11 3/4 inches high (30 cm)
CONDITION: Medium
The calabash is split in two places.
(see the last 2 pictures)

Reserve: $650.00

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LUBA Rare Calabash KABWELULU Figure Statue Sculpture African Tribal Art MC 1899

Lot 0057

Estimate $800-$1,000

Jun 17, 2026, 12:56 PM EDT

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