Ancestor Figure - Luba - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

Stylistic wooden male ancestor figure from the Luba people of DR Congo. The figure has a fine face expression. This serene Luba figure epitomizes the art and mystery that carvers from this tribe have imbued in their sculpture. They quiet power of the figure elicits the respect that the tribe owed to their ancestors. Good condition

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Stylistic wooden male ancestor figure from the Luba people of DR Congo. The figure has a fine face expression. This serene Luba figure epitomizes the art and mystery that carvers from this tribe have imbued in their sculpture. They quiet power of the figure elicits the respect that the tribe owed to their ancestors. Good condition

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.


Seller's Story

Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins. Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins. For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Figure
Height
46 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
1800 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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Objects sold
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