Doble Figure. 27 cm - Luba, Congo

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Doble Figure. 27 cm is a wooden Luba sculpture from the Congo, dating to the late 19th century to early 20th century, showing two back‑to‑back figures with arms on hips and a lacquered patina, 27 cm high without the stand, in good condition and authentic, sold with a stand, with Provenance to the Sardet D. collection (France) and the Petra W. collection (Paris).

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Harmonious sculpture representing two figures, male and female, back to back, arms resting on hips.a magic charge is probably placed at the top of the skull, held in place by upholsterer's nails.very deep lacquered patina.

- nice patina and quality -

Africa, Luba, Congo, ends 19th century - early 20th century.

Wood

27 cm height without stand.

Provenance:
- Sardet D. collection, France.
- Petra W. collection, Paris.



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Seller's Story

IMPORTANT: We do not ship to the United States due to new tariff policies. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay import taxes and any customs fees in the country of destination.
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Harmonious sculpture representing two figures, male and female, back to back, arms resting on hips.a magic charge is probably placed at the top of the skull, held in place by upholsterer's nails.very deep lacquered patina.

- nice patina and quality -

Africa, Luba, Congo, ends 19th century - early 20th century.

Wood

27 cm height without stand.

Provenance:
- Sardet D. collection, France.
- Petra W. collection, Paris.



Shipping via DHL EXPRESS

Seller's Story

IMPORTANT: We do not ship to the United States due to new tariff policies. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay import taxes and any customs fees in the country of destination.
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Luba, Congo
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Doble Figure. 27 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
248
Objects sold
97.06%
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