No. 85183109

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Fragmented Ancestor Figure - Luba - DR Congo
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Fragmented Ancestor Figure - Luba - DR Congo

Fragmented Luba Ancestor Figure. DR Congo. This heavily fragmented Luba figure gives a surprisingly mysterious feel. Depicting a female ancestor, the facial traits are the only that have been preserved integrally. Other parts of the object are merely partial, although clearly represented. Think of the breasts, navel and beautiful coiffe, in addition to a nicely detailed ornamentation around the waist. The object is sold with a custom made wooden stand. Provenance: Belgian private collection Object type: ancestor figure Tribe: Luba Material: wood Height: 24 cm Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

No. 85183109

No longer available
Fragmented Ancestor Figure - Luba - DR Congo

Fragmented Ancestor Figure - Luba - DR Congo

Fragmented Luba Ancestor Figure.
DR Congo.

This heavily fragmented Luba figure gives a surprisingly mysterious feel. Depicting a female ancestor, the facial traits are the only that have been preserved integrally. Other parts of the object are merely partial, although clearly represented. Think of the breasts, navel and beautiful coiffe, in addition to a nicely detailed ornamentation around the waist. The object is sold with a custom made wooden stand.

Provenance:
Belgian private collection

Object type: ancestor figure
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 24 cm

Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.

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