Luba mask - Gatomba - Luba - DR Congo

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Luba mask titled Luba mask, an indigenous wooden Gatomba from the Luba culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with provenance from Mundo Africano, Barcelona and Argiles Collection, Barcelona, measuring 34 cm in height and representing a male mask.

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Due to its size and medial crest, which extends from the nose through the center of the forehead to its end, it is a male mask. Luba art is impressive for the richness of its production; like the Kuba and the Tshokwe, this deeply artistic people surround themselves with beauty. The artistic production of the Luba is all calm and distinction; in this respect, it is similar to the equally famous art of the Baulé of the Ivory Coast. Among the most common features, the most frequent is a certain fullness and roundness of form; the Luba style is an art of curves, plump surfaces, full flesh tones, and soft volumes.

Provenance: Mundo Africano, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Due to its size and medial crest, which extends from the nose through the center of the forehead to its end, it is a male mask. Luba art is impressive for the richness of its production; like the Kuba and the Tshokwe, this deeply artistic people surround themselves with beauty. The artistic production of the Luba is all calm and distinction; in this respect, it is similar to the equally famous art of the Baulé of the Ivory Coast. Among the most common features, the most frequent is a certain fullness and roundness of form; the Luba style is an art of curves, plump surfaces, full flesh tones, and soft volumes.

Provenance: Mundo Africano, Barcelona
Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Details

Indigenous object name
Gatomba
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Luba mask
Height
34 cm
SpainVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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