Bowlbearer - Kabila - Luba - DR Congo
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Description from the seller
Luba Kabila Bowlbearer.
DR Congo.
Referred to as "kabila" or "mboko", this Luba sculpture is a typical bowlbearer used in sacred tribal ceremonies. The kabilas most commonly appear as female figures, either sitting or kneeling. The object's humble posture, great proportions and refined detailing of limbs is a beautiful execution by the sculptor. This representation shows strong elements of the Luba imaging such as the geometric headdress with additional detailing on top of the head. The face expression has been executed in a clean and simple fashion. Beautiful scarifications and ornamentations have been implemented on the back. This representation is in general a fine piece of Luba art.
Provenance:
Private Belgian collection
Object type: kabila/mboko bowlbearer
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 32 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Luba Kabila Bowlbearer.
DR Congo.
Referred to as "kabila" or "mboko", this Luba sculpture is a typical bowlbearer used in sacred tribal ceremonies. The kabilas most commonly appear as female figures, either sitting or kneeling. The object's humble posture, great proportions and refined detailing of limbs is a beautiful execution by the sculptor. This representation shows strong elements of the Luba imaging such as the geometric headdress with additional detailing on top of the head. The face expression has been executed in a clean and simple fashion. Beautiful scarifications and ornamentations have been implemented on the back. This representation is in general a fine piece of Luba art.
Provenance:
Private Belgian collection
Object type: kabila/mboko bowlbearer
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 32 cm
The condition and potential fragments or signs of wear are documented in detail through presented photographs.
Shipment is included following further defined rates. Other delivery or pickup methods can be organised accordingly.
Seller's Story
Galerie Mutu is home to African fine art, ethnography and unique interior objects.
Galerie Mutu est un lieu de découverte d'art africain, pour le collectionneur contemporain passionné.
Galerie Mutu looft cultuur, authenticiteit en vakmanschap van onze Afrikaanse voorouders.
Website: galeriemutu .com
Instagram: galerie.mutu
E-mail: info@galeriemutu .com
Details
Indigenous object name
Kabila
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Bowlbearer
Height
32 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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