Maternity Mbulenga - Bena Lulua - DR Congo
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Maternité Mbulenga, a Bena Lulua sculpture from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in excellent condition, 52 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, weighing 1 g, from a private collection.
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Among the Bena Lulua of the DRC, the maternity figures Mbulenga embody fertility, protection and the continuity of the lineage. Carved to accompany initiation rites, fertility ceremonies and ancestral worship, they symbolize the sacred role of women within the community. The refined scarifications, the long beaded neck, and the mother’s protective stance convey ideals of beauty, spiritual prestige and the transmission of life forces to future generations.
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Among the Bena Lulua of the DRC, the maternity figures Mbulenga embody fertility, protection and the continuity of the lineage. Carved to accompany initiation rites, fertility ceremonies and ancestral worship, they symbolize the sacred role of women within the community. The refined scarifications, the long beaded neck, and the mother’s protective stance convey ideals of beauty, spiritual prestige and the transmission of life forces to future generations.
Presentation of our house of expertise
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sales specializes in African art and ethnography. A leading seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a track record of several hundred sales with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist with liquidations, successions and dispersal of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with many sales offered without a reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
All of our collections are visible year-round at specialized fairs and exhibitions, as well as through the online catalog of our gallery Héritage Galerie:
https://art-africain-traditionnel.com/en/
Shipping guaranteed within 24 hours, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any questions or requests for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Maternity Mbulenga
Ethnic group/ culture
Bena Lulua
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
52 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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