Kneeling statuette - Luba - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

LUBA, DRC
kneeling female figure,
beautiful detailing of the toes,
hairstyle composed of 11 "tufts" adorned with an upholstery tack and a metal tip in the center,
necklace of tiny beads,
4 diamond-shaped scarifications on the abdomen,
long slit from the navel to the pubis

wood with a beautiful dark patina, polished
top pedestal trapezoidal;

Provenance:
Edouard d'Orjo de Marchovelette, Brussels before 1925
Didier Claes, Brussels

LUBA, DRC
kneeling female figure,
beautiful detailing of the toes,
hairstyle composed of 11 "tufts" adorned with an upholstery tack and a metal tip in the center,
necklace of tiny beads,
4 diamond-shaped scarifications on the abdomen,
long slit from the navel to the pubis

wood with a beautiful dark patina, polished
top pedestal trapezoidal;

Provenance:
Edouard d'Orjo de Marchovelette, Brussels before 1925
Didier Claes, Brussels

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
metal, Glass, Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kneeling statuette
Height
21 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
7 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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