Hemba / Luba - DR Congo





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With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.
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Description from the seller
Congo RDC
Hemba / Luba
Wood
Height: 175 mm + base 55 mm
Width: 65 mm
Depth: 85 mm
Weight: 640 g
Provenance: Millon auction on 07/04/2022, lot 186
Personal collection
Delivered with its certificate of authenticity from the appraisal company "Origine Expert" dated April 15, 2022.
African statuette of the Hemba / Luba ethnic group from the DRC Congo representing a high-ranking person, probably a king.
Male statuette depicting a figure with bent knees, arms and shoulders proportioned angularly, and an intense face, the gaze accentuated by almond-shaped half-closed eyes. Wood, old dark brown patina from use.
This type of statue was used for ancestor worship.
Beautiful patina of use.
The items are shipped with insurance and tracking number.
Packages are sent Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France in 1 to 3 days with Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days within the European Union. Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
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Seller's Story
Congo RDC
Hemba / Luba
Wood
Height: 175 mm + base 55 mm
Width: 65 mm
Depth: 85 mm
Weight: 640 g
Provenance: Millon auction on 07/04/2022, lot 186
Personal collection
Delivered with its certificate of authenticity from the appraisal company "Origine Expert" dated April 15, 2022.
African statuette of the Hemba / Luba ethnic group from the DRC Congo representing a high-ranking person, probably a king.
Male statuette depicting a figure with bent knees, arms and shoulders proportioned angularly, and an intense face, the gaze accentuated by almond-shaped half-closed eyes. Wood, old dark brown patina from use.
This type of statue was used for ancestor worship.
Beautiful patina of use.
The items are shipped with insurance and tracking number.
Packages are sent Monday to Saturday. Delivery in France in 1 to 3 days with Chronopost, and between 2 and 5 days within the European Union. Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo International.
We speak English.
mask of African artAfrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
