Ancestor Fetish Bust - Luba - DR Congo
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Description from the seller
Luba Ancestor Fetish Bust.
DR Congo.
A people settled in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Luba developed a kingdom from the 16th century onwards, structured around a sacred kingship and a system of transmission based on the memory of ancestors.
Sculpture played an essential role. Ancestor figures, characterized by a large head as a symbol of knowledge, are used in ritual practices linked to power, divination and domestic altars.
They ensure the continuity of the group by materializing the presence of the ancestors, guarantors of social equilibrium and the legitimacy of the authorities.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: Fetish Bust
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 36 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 Ancestor Fetish Bust.
DR Congo.
A people settled in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Luba developed a kingdom from the 16th century onwards, structured around a sacred kingship and a system of transmission based on the memory of ancestors.
Sculpture played an essential role. Ancestor figures, characterized by a large head as a symbol of knowledge, are used in ritual practices linked to power, divination and domestic altars.
They ensure the continuity of the group by materializing the presence of the ancestors, guarantors of social equilibrium and the legitimacy of the authorities.
Provenance:
Belgian private collection
Object type: Fetish Bust
Tribe: Luba
Material: wood
Height: 36 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
Ethnic group/ culture
Luba
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Ancestor Fetish Bust
Height
36 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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