neck rest - Luba - DR Congo

The Luba of the DRC are famous for their refined sculptures linked to sacred power and ancestor worship. The neck rests, reserved for chiefs and dignitaries, protected the hairstyle while affirming the social and spiritual prestige of their owner. The carved female figures symbolize dynastic memory, fertility and mediation with ancestral spirits. These works accompanied royal rites, initiation ceremonies and divination practices within Luba courts.

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