Ancestor figure - Luba - Congo - divination vessel holder

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A hardwood Mboko statue by the Luba from Congo, height 46 cm, dating to circa 1910–1950, in excellent condition, sold with no stand, provenance from a German collection, titled as a divination vessel holder.

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Description from the seller

a very fine 'Mboko' statue from the Luba of the Congo.
The statue is made of hardwood, with grayish brown surface and a collection number painted on the neck of the kneeling figure..
From a German collection - acquired approx. 12 years ago from the niece of the collector (provenance information will be provided to the buyer)

Height approx. 46cm



a very fine 'Mboko' statue from the Luba of the Congo.
The statue is made of hardwood, with grayish brown surface and a collection number painted on the neck of the kneeling figure..
From a German collection - acquired approx. 12 years ago from the niece of the collector (provenance information will be provided to the buyer)

Height approx. 46cm



Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
divination vessel holder
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Congo
Ethnic group/culture
Luba
Height
46 cm
Indigenous object name
mboko
Width
0 cm
Sold with stand
No
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1910-1920, 1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950
AustriaVerified
245
Objects sold
100%
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